What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Box Elder, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Box Elder, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Box Elder, South Dakota should increase to $85,871 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.

BOX ELDER vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.5% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,871 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Charleston
than in Box Elder, South Dakota

Box Elder, SD vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Box Elder, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

34.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Box Elder, SD vs. Charleston, SC

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