What is a pro or con of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolinacompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 267% more expensive in Mount Pleasant.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $80,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $130,000 in Mount Pleasant, 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.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. MOUNT PLEASANT
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 62.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

Compared to Cedar Rapids, Mount Pleasant is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

238.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

35.0% higher

Health

5.5% lower

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

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