What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $100,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $124,631 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.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $124,631 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Charleston
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

17.6% higher

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Charleston, SC

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