What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Duncan, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Duncan, South Carolina should increase to $80,644 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.

DUNCAN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Duncan, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.1% more expensive than Duncan, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,644 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Duncan, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Charleston
than in Duncan, South Carolina

Duncan, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Duncan, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Duncan, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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