Nashville, Tennessee vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 18.0% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $61,469 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Columbia
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Nashville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher