What is a pro or con of living in Mequon, Wisconsincompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 74% more expensive in Mequon.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $55,601 in Mequon, Wisconsin (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.

CHARLESTON vs. MEQUON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Mequon, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mequon, Wisconsin is 11.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,601 in Mequon, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mequon, Wisconsin is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
74% more expensive in Mequon
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Mequon, WI

Compared to Charleston, Mequon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Mequon, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Mequon, WI

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