What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Philadelphia.

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

A salary of $29,500 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $28,210 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $28,210 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Charleston, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

50.8% higher

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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