What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Michigan City, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 231% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Michigan City, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Michigan City, Indiana should increase to $73,989 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.

MICHIGAN CITY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Michigan City, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 48.0% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,989 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Charleston
than in Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, IN vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Michigan City, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

236.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

19.6% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

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Michigan City, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Michigan City, IN vs. Charleston, SC

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