What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Columbia Heights, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Columbia Heights, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota should increase to $83,519 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.

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia Heights, Minnesota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.4% more expensive than Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $83,519 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Charleston
than in Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Columbia Heights, MN vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Columbia Heights, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

29.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia Heights, Minnesota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia Heights, MN vs. Charleston, SC

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