What is a pro or con of living in St. James, North Carolinacompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Housing is 16% more expensive in St. James.

What salary do I need to live in St. James, North Carolina copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina should increase to $51,515 in St. James, North 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. ST. JAMES
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. St. James, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. James, North Carolina is 3.0% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,515 in St. James, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. James, North Carolina is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
16% more expensive in St. James
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. St. James, NC

Compared to Mount Pleasant, St. James is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

21.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. St. James, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Pleasant, SC vs. St. James, NC

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