What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 0% cheaper in Columbia.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $120,714 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,714 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Columbia
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

46.2% lower

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Columbia, SC

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