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

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in South Charleston.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $44,317 in South Charleston, West 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. SOUTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 26.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,317 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in South Charleston
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. South Charleston, WV

Compared to Charleston, South Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% lower

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

41.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. South Charleston, WV

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