What is a pro or con of living in West Alton, Missouricompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in West Alton.

What salary do I need to live in West Alton, Missouri copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $38,525 in West Alton, Missouri (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. WEST ALTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Alton, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Alton, Missouri is 23.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,525 in West Alton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in West Alton
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. West Alton, MO

Compared to Charleston, West Alton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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