What is a pro or con of living in Tallahassee, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Tallahassee.

What salary do I need to live in Tallahassee, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $200,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $165,027 in Tallahassee, 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. TALLAHASSEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 17.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,027 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida 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 Tallahassee
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Tallahassee, FL

Compared to Charleston, Tallahassee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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