What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $170,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $227,912 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.1% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $227,912 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Charleston
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Johnson City, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% higher

Commute

28.0% higher

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. Charleston, SC

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