What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Staten Island, New York?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Staten Island, New York?

A salary of $70,000 in Staten Island, New York could decrease to $38,211 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.

STATEN ISLAND vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Staten Island, New York vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 45.4% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,211 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Columbia
than in Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, NY vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Staten Island, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.0% lower

Commute

58.3% lower

Health

10.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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