What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $90,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $103,152 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.

BETHLEHEM vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.6% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,152 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Bethlehem, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

6.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethlehem, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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