What is a pro or con of living in Manchester, New Hampshirecompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Manchester.

What salary do I need to live in Manchester, New Hampshire copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $99,692 in Manchester, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. MANCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 24.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,692 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Manchester
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Manchester, NH

Compared to Columbia, Manchester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

14.5% higher

Health

28.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Manchester, NH

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