What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Millersville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Millersville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Millersville, Pennsylvania should increase to $84,985 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.

MILLERSVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Millersville, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.3% more expensive than Millersville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,985 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Millersville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Charleston
than in Millersville, Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Millersville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Millersville, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Millersville, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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