What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Saluda, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 319% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Saluda, South Carolina should increase to $73,200 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.

SALUDA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Saluda, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 46.4% more expensive than Saluda, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,200 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Saluda, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in Charleston
than in Saluda, South Carolina

Saluda, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Saluda, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

333.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Saluda, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Saluda, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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