West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 21.8% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,681 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbia
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower