Cost of Living Calculator - West Columbia, South Carolina vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 23.2% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,606 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Worcester
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs Worcester, MA
Compared to West Columbia, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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