Columbia, South Carolina vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 32.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,698 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Marietta
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Columbia, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher