Events & Creative, South Carolina

Custom Baker cost in Columbia, SC

A typical Custom Baker figure in Columbia is about $136 per cake, about 9% below the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$136

per cake

Fair price range: $64 to $362

On the low end
$64
On the high end
$362

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Servings
  2. Fondant
  3. Design
  4. Delivery
  5. Dietary

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose buttercream
  2. Pickup instead of delivery
  3. Skip sculpted cakes
  4. Order a sheet cake for guests
  5. Ask per-serving pricing

Custom Baker in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Columbia, SC$136
$64 to $362
National typical$150
$70 to $400
Greenville, SC$140
$66 to $374
Charleston, SC$158
$74 to $422
Albuquerque, NM$138
$65 to $368
Des Moines, IA$143
$67 to $382
Greensboro, NC$138
$65 to $368

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Questions people ask

Custom Baker in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Custom Baker typically costs about $136 per cake, with most prices between $64 and $362.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Custom Baker earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 9% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.