Columbia, South Carolina vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 13.1% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,148 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Columbia, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower