What is a pro or con of living in Port Orchard, Washingtoncompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 136% more expensive in Port Orchard.

What salary do I need to live in Port Orchard, Washington copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $68,580 in Port Orchard, Washington (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. PORT ORCHARD
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 37.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,580 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Port Orchard, WA

Compared to Columbia, Port Orchard is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.6% lower

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

23.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Port Orchard, WA

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