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

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $149,964 in Clemson, South Carolina should increase to $175,357 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.

CLEMSON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Clemson, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.9% more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $175,357 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Charleston
than in Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Clemson, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% 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)

48.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

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Clemson, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clemson, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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