What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 689% more expensive in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $103,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $338,254 in Redwood City, California (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. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 228.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $338,254 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
689% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Columbia, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

228.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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22.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,077.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

81.8% higher

Health

1.8% higher

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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