What is a pro or con of living in Twentynine Palms, Californiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Twentynine Palms.

What salary do I need to live in Twentynine Palms, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $36,491 in Twentynine Palms, California (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. TWENTYNINE PALMS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Twentynine Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twentynine Palms, California is 4.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,491 in Twentynine Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Twentynine Palms
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Twentynine Palms, CA

Compared to Columbia, Twentynine Palms is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% higher

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

20.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Twentynine Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Twentynine Palms, CA

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