What is a pro or con of living in St. Augustine Beach, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 26% more expensive in St. Augustine Beach.

What salary do I need to live in St. Augustine Beach, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $78,005 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida (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. ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Augustine Beach, Florida is 4.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,005 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Augustine Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
26% more expensive in St. Augustine Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. St. Augustine Beach, FL

Compared to Charleston, St. Augustine Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. St. Augustine Beach, Florida

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Charleston, SC vs. St. Augustine Beach, FL

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