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

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Fayetteville, North Carolina should increase to $80,341 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.

FAYETTEVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 33.9% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,341 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Charleston
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Fayetteville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

15.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fayetteville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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