Columbia, South Carolina vs. Ripley, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ripley, West Virginia is 5.2% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $18,959 in Ripley, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ripley, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Ripley
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Ripley, WV
Compared to Columbia, Ripley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower