What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $9,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $10,290 in Beaufort, South 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.

CHARLESTON vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 14.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $10,290 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Charleston, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.2% higher

Commute

24.1% lower

Health

23.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Beaufort, SC

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