What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Kennewick, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Kennewick, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Kennewick, Washington should increase to $111,699 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.

KENNEWICK vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Kennewick, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.7% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,699 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Charleston
than in Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick, WA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Kennewick, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.9% higher

Commute

12.4% higher

Health

11.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Kennewick, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kennewick, WA vs. Charleston, SC

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