What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $30,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $34,073 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 13.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,073 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Columbia
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Parkersburg, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

3.0% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Columbia, SC

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