Katy, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 20.2% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,896 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Columbia
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Katy, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher