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

Transportation is 72% more expensive in Dearborn.

What salary do I need to live in Dearborn, Michigan copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $52,582 in Dearborn, Michigan (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. DEARBORN
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 5.2% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,582 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
72% more expensive in Dearborn
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Dearborn, MI

Compared to North Charleston, Dearborn is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.0% lower

Commute

72.3% higher

Health

15.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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