Columbia, South Carolina vs. Amherst, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Ohio is 2.6% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,698 in Amherst, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Ohio is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% cheaper in Amherst
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Amherst, OH
Compared to Columbia, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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