What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 355% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Benton Harbor, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Benton Harbor, Michigan should increase to $114,534 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.

BENTON HARBOR vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 52.7% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,534 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Charleston
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, MI vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Benton Harbor, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

447.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Benton Harbor, MI vs. Charleston, SC

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