Columbia, South Carolina vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 71.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,686 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Herndon
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Columbia, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher