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

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Atlanta.

What salary do I need to live in Atlanta, Georgia copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $42,077 in Atlanta, Georgia (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. ATLANTA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 20.2% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,077 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Atlanta
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Atlanta, GA

Compared to North Charleston, Atlanta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

41.2% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. Atlanta, GA

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