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

Median Home Cost is 231% more expensive in New York.

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

A salary of $44,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $87,792 in New York, New York (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. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 99.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,792 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in New York
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. New York, NY

Compared to Columbia, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

99.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

398.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.2% higher

Commute

137.0% higher

Health

10.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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