Tacoma, Washington vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 28.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,373 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbia
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Tacoma, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.6% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower