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

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $77,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $99,846 in Tacoma, Washington (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.

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 29.7% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,846 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Tacoma
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to North Charleston, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.6% lower

Commute

37.3% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

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North Charleston, SC vs. Tacoma, WA

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