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

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Southport.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $60,816 in Southport, North 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. SOUTHPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southport, North Carolina is 21.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,816 in Southport, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Southport
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Southport, NC

Compared to Charleston, Southport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Southport, NC

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