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

Median Home Cost is 279% more expensive in North Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $51,297 in North 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.

DETROIT vs. NORTH_CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 2.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,297 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. North_Charleston, SC

Compared to Detroit, North_Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

216.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

51.3% lower

Health

18.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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