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TAMPA vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Tampa, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
18.5%
cheaper
than Tampa, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$44,817
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Columbia
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Tampa, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
37.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.1% higher
Commute
31.8% lower
Health
15.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.9% higher
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