Columbia, South Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 98.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $397,160 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Seattle
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Columbia, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher