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

Median Home Cost is 75% cheaper in Columbia.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Oakland, California could decrease to $14,363 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.

OAKLAND vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Oakland, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 52.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $14,363 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Columbia
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Oakland, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.6% higher

Commute

39.3% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Oakland, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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