Columbus, North Carolina vs. Bessemer City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer City, North Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,752 in Bessemer City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer City, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Bessemer City
than in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, NC vs. Bessemer City, NC
Compared to Columbus, Bessemer City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower