What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

Utilities are 11% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

A salary of $25,000 in Jacksonville, North Carolina should increase to $25,483 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.

JACKSONVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $25,483 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
11% more expensive in Columbia
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Jacksonville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.5% higher

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

4.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, NC vs. Columbia, SC

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