What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Asheville, North Carolina should increase to $51,939 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.

ASHEVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 3.9% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,939 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Charleston
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Asheville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

13.6% higher

Health

21.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Asheville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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