Columbia, South Carolina vs. El Cerrito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 135.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $235,621 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Columbia, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.6% higher
      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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  560.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher