What is a pro or con of living in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Transportation is 29% more expensive in Elgin town (Kershaw County).

What salary do I need to live in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $35,828 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina (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. ELGIN TOWN (KERSHAW COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is 2.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,828 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
29% more expensive in Elgin town (Kershaw County)
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Elgin Town (Kershaw County), SC

Compared to Columbia, Elgin Town (Kershaw County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

29.6% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Elgin Town (Kershaw County), SC

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