Columbia, South Carolina vs. Dowagiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dowagiac, Michigan is 5.1% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,183 in Dowagiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dowagiac, Michigan is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Dowagiac
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Dowagiac, MI
Compared to Columbia, Dowagiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower