Columbia, South Carolina vs. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is 44.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,615 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Palm Beach Gardens
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Compared to Columbia, Palm Beach Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher