Monongahela, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 1.2% cheaper than Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,415 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Monongahela, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Monongahela, PA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Monongahela, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower