What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Tupelo, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Columbia.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Tupelo, Mississippi should increase to $84,726 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.

TUPELO vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 13.0% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $84,726 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Columbia
than in Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, MS vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Tupelo, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

15.8% higher

Health

12.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tupelo, MS vs. Columbia, SC

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