Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lake City, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Georgia is 2.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,006 in Lake City, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Georgia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in Lake City
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Lake City, GA
Compared to Columbia, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower