Wetumpka, Alabama vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 6.4% cheaper than Wetumpka, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,788 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wetumpka, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Wetumpka, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Columbia
than in Wetumpka, Alabama
Wetumpka, AL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Wetumpka, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher