Ragland, Alabama vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 2.0% cheaper than Ragland, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,521 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ragland, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Ragland, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ragland, Alabama
Ragland, AL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Ragland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher