Forest Acres, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.6% cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,841 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Acres, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Columbia
than in Forest Acres, South Carolina
Forest Acres, SC vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Forest Acres, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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