What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $104,839 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 4.8% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,839 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Columbia
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Williamsport, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

5.8% lower

Health

16.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Columbia, SC

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