Compare Costs of Living
Columbia SC
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11% below national median
Household bills expense per month including housing.
$1,876 per monthThe median household in Columbia SC pays $1,876 per month, or $22,510 per year on bills.
$2,755 per year lowerColumbia SC household bills are $2,755 per year lower than the U.S median of $25,265.
#3 most expensiveColumbia SC is the #3 most expensive metro area in South Carolina for household bills.
33% of incomeHousehold bills account for 33% of annual household income of $68,598 in Columbia SC.