Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fort Lewis, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 17.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,154 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Fort Lewis
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Columbia, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher