Salado, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 21.0% cheaper than Salado, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,972 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salado, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Salado, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbia
than in Salado, Texas
Salado, TX vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Salado, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher