Columbia, Tennessee vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, South Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,527 in Anderson, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anderson, South Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Anderson
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Anderson, SC
Compared to Columbia, Anderson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher