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

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,455 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.

POTTSTOWN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.9% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,455 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Charleston
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Pottstown, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

4.5% lower

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pottstown, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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