Columbia, South Carolina vs. Hartwell, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hartwell, Georgia is 2.5% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,509 in Hartwell, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hartwell, Georgia is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Hartwell
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Hartwell, GA
Compared to Columbia, Hartwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower