Travel Nursing in West Columbia, SC

Travel nursing in West Columbia, SC — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in West Columbia

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in West Columbia

Prices in South Carolina run 6% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall93.76% lower
Housing80.520% lower
Utilities88.312% lower
Groceries and goods96.34% lower
Services98.32% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in West Columbia

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$950HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,050HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,160HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,480HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,518Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a South Carolina nursing license?
South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is West Columbia expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, South Carolina runs housing 20% below and utilities 12% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in West Columbia?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in West Columbia is $1,050 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.