West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lyman, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lyman, Maine is 25.3% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,661 in Lyman, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lyman, Maine is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Lyman
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs. Lyman, ME
Compared to West Columbia, Lyman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% higher
      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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher