Tucson, Arizona vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 11.7% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,148 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Columbia
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Tucson, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower