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

Median Home Cost is 17% more expensive in North Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Wales, Florida should increase to $53,092 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.

LAKE WALES vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Wales, Florida vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 6.2% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,092 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Lake Wales, Florida

Lake Wales, FL vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Lake Wales, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

1.1% lower

Health

4.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% higher

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Lake Wales, Florida vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Wales, FL vs. North Charleston, SC

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