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

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Rutherfordton.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $38,752 in Rutherfordton, North 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.

CHARLESTON vs. RUTHERFORDTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,752 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Rutherfordton
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Rutherfordton, NC

Compared to Charleston, Rutherfordton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

17.3% lower

Health

28.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.7% lower

Cost of Food

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