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

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Columbia.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $52,225 in Columbia, 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. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 4.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,225 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, 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
31% more expensive in Columbia
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Charleston, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.0% higher

Commute

12.2% lower

Health

15.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Columbia, SC

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