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

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $56,000 in Belmont, North Carolina should increase to $62,743 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.

BELMONT vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Belmont, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.0% more expensive than Belmont, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,743 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Charleston
than in Belmont, North Carolina

Belmont, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Belmont, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Belmont, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Belmont, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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