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

Median Home Cost is 427% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Clarksburg, West Virginia should increase to $122,682 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.

CLARKSBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 53.4% more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,682 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
427% more expensive in Charleston
than in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Clarksburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

377.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

32.2% higher

Health

27.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarksburg, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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