Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 51.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,740 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Columbia, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower