What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 217% more expensive in Charleston, SC.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $67,862 in Charleston, South Carolina (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. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 35.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,862 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Charleston, SC
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Charleston, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

196.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.6% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

29.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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