Cost of Living Calculator - West Columbia, South Carolina vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 11.3% cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,559 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to West Columbia, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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