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

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Medical Lake, Washington should increase to $53,718 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.

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MEDICAL LAKE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Medical Lake, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.4% more expensive than Medical Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,718 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Medical Lake, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Charleston
than in Medical Lake, Washington

Medical Lake, WA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Medical Lake, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.1% higher

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

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Medical Lake, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

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