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PETAL vs. COLUMBIA
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Petal, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
4.3%
more expensive
than Petal, Mississippi.
You would need a salary of
$52,160
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
more expensive
than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Columbia
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Petal, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.3% higher
Child Care
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.8% higher
Commute
10.9% lower
Health
11.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.4% higher
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