What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Mishawaka, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Mishawaka, Indiana?

A salary of $59,000 in Mishawaka, Indiana should increase to $63,835 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.

MISHAWAKA vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mishawaka, Indiana vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 8.2% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,835 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Columbia
than in Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka, IN vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Mishawaka, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% higher

Commute

3.0% lower

Health

23.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

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Mishawaka, Indiana vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mishawaka, IN vs. Columbia, SC

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