What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Bluefield, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 437% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Bluefield, West Virginia?

A salary of $42,500 in Bluefield, West Virginia should increase to $67,241 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.

BLUEFIELD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 58.2% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,241 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bluefield, West Virginia

Bluefield, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Bluefield, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

357.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.3% higher

Commute

33.5% higher

Health

21.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bluefield, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluefield, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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