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

Median Home Cost is 303% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $65,000 in New Castle, Pennsylvania should increase to $98,036 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.

NEW CASTLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

New Castle, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 50.8% more expensive than New Castle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,036 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Charleston
than in New Castle, Pennsylvania

New Castle, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to New Castle, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

755.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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New Castle, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Castle, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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