Columbia, South Carolina vs. Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 23.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,778 in Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton township (Mercer County), New Jersey is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Hamilton township (Mercer County)
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Hamilton Township (Mercer County), NJ
Compared to Columbia, Hamilton Township (Mercer County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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