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

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Lake Lure, North Carolina should increase to $83,182 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.

LAKE LURE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Lure, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.9% more expensive than Lake Lure, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,182 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Lake Lure, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

34.4% higher

Health

22.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Lure, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Lure, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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