Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fayette, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayette, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,905 in Fayette, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayette, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fayette
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Fayette, IA
Compared to Columbia, Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower