Edwardsville, Illinois vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 8.3% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,860 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. West Columbia, SC
Compared to Edwardsville, West Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower