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

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $115,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $126,650 in Charleston, 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.

CHARLOTTE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $126,650 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Charleston
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Charlotte, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

3.7% lower

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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