What is a pro or con of living in Petersburg, Virginiacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Petersburg.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $36,521 in Petersburg, Virginia (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. PETERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 27.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,521 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Petersburg, VA

Compared to Charleston, Petersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

20.3% lower

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Petersburg, VA

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