What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Sun City Center, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Sun City Center, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Sun City Center, Florida could decrease to $43,068 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.

SUN CITY CENTER vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sun City Center, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Sun City Center, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,068 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City Center, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sun City Center, Florida

Sun City Center, FL vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Sun City Center, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Sun City Center, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sun City Center, FL vs. Columbia, SC

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