What is a pro or con of living in Salisbury, North Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Salisbury.

What salary do I need to live in Salisbury, North Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $50,414 in Salisbury, North Carolina (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. SALISBURY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 0.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,414 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Salisbury
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Salisbury, NC

Compared to Columbia, Salisbury is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

18.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Salisbury, NC

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