| | Charleston, SC | Newport, RI | United States |
| Overall | 112.0 | 130.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.6 | 110.1 | 100 |
| Health | 96.5 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 132.5 | 231.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $493,200 | $730,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,160.0% | 11,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.1 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.7 | 137.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Charleston 
76 Reviews
Charleston is beautiful and unique and incredibly special. If you don't believe me, just ask Anthony Bourdain in his Parts Unknown episode - and he was an insightful More
Serious lack of health care and "good old boys club" whereby doctors will not even see the patient but diagnose them based on referring doctor. My sister died there for More
Boy, has this once beautiful town changed...for the worse! I initially moved here 20 years ago because the people were so nice, no traffic, great choice of hospitals, More
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Reviews for Newport 
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newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of More
The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is More
Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that More
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