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

Median Home Cost is 91% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Morgantown, West Virginia should increase to $60,797 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.

MORGANTOWN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 21.6% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,797 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Charleston
than in Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Morgantown, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.7% higher

Commute

22.5% higher

Health

23.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morgantown, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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