Olympia, Washington vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 24.5% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,757 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Olympia, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher