Hanover, Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Hanover, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,377 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Hanover, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbia
than in Hanover, Virginia
Hanover, VA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Hanover, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower