What is a pro or con of living in West Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Gaston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in West Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in West Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Gaston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Gaston, South Carolina should increase to $51,078 in West Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GASTON vs. WEST COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaston, South Carolina vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 2.2% more expensive than Gaston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,078 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Gaston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in West Columbia
than in Gaston, South Carolina

Gaston, SC vs. West Columbia, SC

Compared to Gaston, West Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Gaston, South Carolina vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaston, SC vs. West Columbia, SC

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