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

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Columbia, Pennsylvania should increase to $83,725 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.

COLUMBIA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.6% more expensive than Columbia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,725 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Charleston
than in Columbia, Pennsylvania

Columbia, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Columbia, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

198.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

3.9% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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