Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Henderson is 18% more affordable than Columbia. A $75,000 salary in Columbia is equivalent to $61,364 in Henderson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Columbia has a housing index of 172 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Columbia costs $430,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $10,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Columbia versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Columbia scores 104 while Henderson scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Columbia (101) are higher than Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Columbia is $112,738 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Henderson.
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