Columbia, South Carolina vs. University Park, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Texas is 178.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,053 in University Park, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
817% more expensive in University Park
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. University Park, TX
Compared to Columbia, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.1% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  885.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher