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

Median Home Cost is 317% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania should increase to $67,197 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.

AMBRIDGE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ambridge, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.4% more expensive than Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,197 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Charleston
than in Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Ambridge, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Ambridge, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

319.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

9.5% lower

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Ambridge, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ambridge, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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