What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $90,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $108,713 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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.8% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $108,713 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Charleston
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Sioux Falls, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sioux Falls, SD vs. Charleston, SC

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