Columbia, South Carolina vs. Middletown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Connecticut is 21.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,280 in Middletown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Middletown
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Middletown, CT
Compared to Columbia, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher