Petersburg, Virginia vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 13.5% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,733 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. North_Charleston, SC
Compared to Petersburg, North_Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher