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COLUMBIA vs. PHOENIX
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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
28.6%
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$159,770
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Columbia, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
75.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.5% lower
Commute
54.3% higher
Health
19.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.9% lower
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