What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Leesburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Leesburg, Virginia?

A salary of $80,000 in Leesburg, Virginia could decrease to $58,953 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.

LEESBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Leesburg, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 26.3% cheaper than Leesburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,953 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Leesburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Leesburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Leesburg, Virginia

Leesburg, VA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Leesburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

24.6% lower

Health

5.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Leesburg, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Leesburg, VA vs. Charleston, SC

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