Columbia, South Carolina vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longboat Key, Florida is 85.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,172 in Longboat Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longboat Key, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Longboat Key
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Longboat Key, FL
Compared to Columbia, Longboat Key is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower