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

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $63,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $68,898 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.4% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,898 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Charleston
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to State College, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

29.6% higher

Health

23.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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