Arlington, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,731 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Arlington, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower