What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Portersville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Portersville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $134,000 in Portersville, Pennsylvania should increase to $160,449 in Charleston, South Carolina (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.

PORTERSVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Portersville, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.7% more expensive than Portersville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $160,449 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portersville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Charleston
than in Portersville, Pennsylvania

Portersville, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Portersville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Portersville, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portersville, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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