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

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $97,687 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.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.2% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,687 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Charleston
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Elizabeth City, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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