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

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Garden City.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $78,801 in Garden City, 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. GARDEN CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Garden City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, South Carolina is 5.1% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,801 in Garden City, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Garden City, 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
5% more expensive in Garden City
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Garden City, SC

Compared to Charleston, Garden City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

1.1% higher

Health

28.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Garden City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Garden City, SC

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