Columbia, South Carolina vs. Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,905 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Mount Pleasant, IA
Compared to Columbia, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower