What is a pro or con of living in Dearborn, Michigancompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Transportation is 95% more expensive in Dearborn.

What salary do I need to live in Dearborn, Michigan copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $56,627 in Dearborn, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. DEARBORN
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 13.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,627 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
95% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Dearborn, MI

Compared to Columbia, Dearborn is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

95.9% higher

Health

29.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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