What is a pro or con of living in Surprise, Arizonacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Surprise.

What salary do I need to live in Surprise, Arizona copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $59,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $57,818 in Surprise, Arizona (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. SURPRISE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 2.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,818 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Surprise
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Surprise, AZ

Compared to Charleston, Surprise is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

11.1% higher

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Surprise, AZ

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