Columbia, South Carolina vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 77.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,503 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbia, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.3% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher