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

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Oxford.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $28,525 in Oxford, North 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oxford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, North Carolina is 28.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $28,525 in Oxford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oxford, North Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Oxford
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Oxford, NC

Compared to Charleston, Oxford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

23.2% lower

Health

8.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oxford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Oxford, NC

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