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

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Columbia.

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

A salary of $170,000 in Huntington, West Virginia should increase to $190,517 in 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.

HUNTINGTON vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntington, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 12.1% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $190,517 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Columbia
than in Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, WV vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Huntington, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.3% higher

Commute

5.9% lower

Health

13.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Huntington, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Huntington, WV vs. Columbia, SC

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