Columbia, South Carolina vs. Malvern, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Pennsylvania is 55.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $148,942 in Malvern, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Malvern
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Malvern, PA
Compared to Columbia, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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)
  208.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher