What is a pro or con of living in Summerville, South Carolinacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Transportation is 24% more expensive in Summerville.

What salary do I need to live in Summerville, South Carolina copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $50,974 in Summerville, 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.

DURHAM vs. SUMMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,974 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
24% more expensive in Summerville
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Summerville, SC

Compared to Durham, Summerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

2.9% lower

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Personal

5.4% higher

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Durham, North Carolina vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. Summerville, SC

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