Columbia, South Carolina vs. Groton, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Groton, Connecticut is 24.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,882 in Groton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Groton
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Groton, CT
Compared to Columbia, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher