Hobbs, New Mexico vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 6.7% more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,346 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Columbia
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Hobbs, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher