What is a pro or con of living in McChord AFB, Washingtoncompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 59% more expensive in McChord AFB.

What salary do I need to live in McChord AFB, Washington copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $51,275 in McChord AFB, Washington (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.

CHARLESTON vs. MCCHORD AFB
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. McChord AFB, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McChord AFB, Washington is 2.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,275 in McChord AFB, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, McChord AFB, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
59% more expensive in McChord AFB
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Mcchord Afb, WA

Compared to Charleston, Mcchord Afb is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.8% lower

Commute

32.3% higher

Health

8.5% lower

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Personal

10.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. McChord AFB, Washington

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Charleston, SC vs. Mcchord Afb, WA

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