Columbia, South Carolina vs. Andover, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Connecticut is 26.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,432 in Andover, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Connecticut is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Andover
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Andover, CT
Compared to Columbia, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher