Farmington, Maine vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 3.4% more expensive than Farmington, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,714 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Farmington, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% more expensive in Columbia
than in Farmington, Maine
Farmington, ME vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Farmington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher