What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Summerville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Summerville, South Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Summerville, South Carolina could decrease to $68,008 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.

SUMMERVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Summerville, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,008 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Columbia
than in Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, SC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Summerville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

26.8% lower

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Summerville, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Summerville, SC vs. Columbia, SC

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