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COLUMBIA vs. BOSTON
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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
81.5%
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$147,591
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Boston
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Columbia, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
81.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
16.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
340.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% higher
Commute
72.5% higher
Health
22.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
26.6% higher
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