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

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in West Columbia.

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

A salary of $95,000 in Hershey, Pennsylvania could decrease to $78,828 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.

HERSHEY vs. WEST COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,828 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, PA vs. West Columbia, SC

Compared to Hershey, West Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% higher

Commute

7.5% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hershey, PA vs. West Columbia, SC

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