What is a pro or con of living in Alexandria, Virginiacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Alexandria.

What salary do I need to live in Alexandria, Virginia copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $185,011 in Alexandria, Virginia (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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 54.2% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $185,011 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Alexandria
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to North Charleston, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

219.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

48.2% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. Alexandria, VA

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