What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Columbus Junction, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 271% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Columbus Junction, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbus Junction, Iowa should increase to $110,389 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.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus Junction, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 47.2% more expensive than Columbus Junction, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,389 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus Junction, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Charleston
than in Columbus Junction, Iowa

Columbus Junction, IA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Columbus Junction, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

244.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

30.0% higher

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

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Columbus Junction, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus Junction, IA vs. Charleston, SC

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