What is a pro or con of living in Vancouver, Washingtoncompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 68% more expensive in Vancouver.

What salary do I need to live in Vancouver, Washington copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $128,962 in Vancouver, Washington (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. VANCOUVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 7.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,962 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
68% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Vancouver, WA

Compared to Charleston, Vancouver is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.7% lower

Commute

32.7% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Vancouver, WA

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