What is a pro or con of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolinacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Mount Pleasant.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $66,961 in Mount Pleasant, 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.

RICHMOND vs. MOUNT PLEASANT
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 33.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,961 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

Compared to Richmond, Mount Pleasant is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

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