Elk Grove, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 38.2% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $49,415 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Columbia
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Elk Grove, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower