What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Milpitas, California?

Median Home Cost is 83% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Milpitas, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Milpitas, California could decrease to $35,143 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.

MILPITAS vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Milpitas, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 61.0% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $35,143 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Columbia
than in Milpitas, California

Milpitas, CA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Milpitas, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

47.8% lower

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Milpitas, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Milpitas, CA vs. Columbia, SC

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