Des Moines, Washington vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 36.0% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,008 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbia
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Des Moines, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower