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

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Port Royal.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $54,017 in Port Royal, 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. PORT ROYAL
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Port Royal, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Royal, South Carolina is 8.0% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,017 in Port Royal, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Royal, 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
82% more expensive in Port Royal
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Port Royal, SC

Compared to Charleston, Port Royal is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.7% higher

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

23.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Port Royal, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Port Royal, SC

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