What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Beckley, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 363% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Beckley, West Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Beckley, West Virginia should increase to $93,980 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.

BECKLEY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Beckley, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 56.6% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,980 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Charleston
than in Beckley, West Virginia

Beckley, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Beckley, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

350.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.5% higher

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

24.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Beckley, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beckley, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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