Reviews & Comments
Charleston, SC
Cost of Living Extreme -
8/12/2007I've lived in Mount Pleasant / Charleston Area for 2 years now, and the cost of rent / homes continues to amaze me. When you compare what the average citizen makes versus what the average cost of rent or home ownership is, it seems impossible for an average person making an average income to live here, and in fact it is impossible. I do not recommend the Charleston area unless you make a pretty good living, a person making 30 - 40k or below a year will feel like they are making 19K as compared to the average cost of living across the United States. Charleston is a city full of Rich and Poor, there is not a stable middle class. Research and think long and hard before making a decision to move to Charleston, the "Lowcountry Lifestyle" and beach are not so attractive when you wonder how your going to pay rent each month, if you live in a decent neighborhood.