Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 29.7% cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,449 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
Stafford Courthouse, VA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Stafford Courthouse, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower