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

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $26,000 in Hillsborough, North Carolina should increase to $26,958 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.

HILLSBOROUGH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 3.7% more expensive than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,958 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Charleston
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Hillsborough, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

7.8% higher

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hillsborough, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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