Irmo, South Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 28.3% more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $295,108 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Irmo, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Columbia
than in Irmo, South Carolina
Irmo, SC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Irmo, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher