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

Median Home Cost is 606% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Buffalo, South Carolina should increase to $76,783 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.

BUFFALO vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 53.6% more expensive than Buffalo, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,783 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
606% more expensive in Charleston
than in Buffalo, South Carolina

Buffalo, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Buffalo, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

416.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Buffalo, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Buffalo, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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