What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Orangeburg, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Columbia.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Orangeburg, South Carolina should increase to $35,356 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.

ORANGEBURG vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 17.9% more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,356 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Columbia
than in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Orangeburg, SC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Orangeburg, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

22.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Orangeburg, SC vs. Columbia, SC

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