What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $133,056 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 77.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,056 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Compared to Columbia, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:

Homeowner

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77.4% higher

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Food

12.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

338.2% higher

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Utilities

16.4% lower

Commute

45.3% higher

Health

7.5% lower

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Personal

2.0% higher

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