Compare Costs of Living
Columbia SC
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13% below national median
Household bills expense per month including housing.
$1,819 per monthThe median household in Columbia SC pays $1,819 per month, or $21,833 per year on bills.
$3,255 per year lowerColumbia SC household bills are $3,255 per year lower than the U.S median of $25,088.
#3 most expensiveColumbia SC is the #3 most expensive metro area in South Carolina for household bills.
32% of incomeHousehold bills account for 32% of annual household income of $68,598 in Columbia SC.