Reading, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 44.8% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,538 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbia
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Reading, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower