What is a pro or con of living in St. Pete Beach, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in St. Pete Beach.

What salary do I need to live in St. Pete Beach, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $60,565 in St. Pete Beach, Florida (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. ST. PETE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. St. Pete Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Pete Beach, Florida is 21.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,565 in St. Pete Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in St. Pete Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. St. Pete Beach, FL

Compared to Charleston, St. Pete Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

1.3% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. St. Pete Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. St. Pete Beach, FL

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