Columbia, South Carolina vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 99.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,818 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
266% more expensive in Queens
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Columbia, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.2% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  146.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher