What is a pro or con of living in North Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in North Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in North Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida could decrease to $46,859 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.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 6.3% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,859 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

3.6% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. North Charleston, SC

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