What is a pro or con of living in Norristown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Norristown.

What salary do I need to live in Norristown, Pennsylvania copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $14,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $16,436 in Norristown, Pennsylvania (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. NORRISTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is 17.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $16,436 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Norristown
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Norristown, PA

Compared to Columbia, Norristown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% higher

Commute

30.5% higher

Health

12.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Norristown, PA

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