What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Albemarle, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 227% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Albemarle, North Carolina?

A salary of $105,000 in Albemarle, North Carolina should increase to $149,727 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBEMARLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Albemarle, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 42.6% more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $149,727 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Charleston
than in Albemarle, North Carolina

Albemarle, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Albemarle, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

190.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

39.6% higher

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Albemarle, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albemarle, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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