Columbia, South Carolina vs. Sweetwater, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweetwater, Tennessee is 10.4% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,793 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweetwater, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Sweetwater
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Sweetwater, TN
Compared to Columbia, Sweetwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower