What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $105,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $68,707 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.

SEATTLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,707 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charleston
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Seattle, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

47.7% higher

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

9.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Seattle, WA vs. Charleston, SC

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