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

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Florence, South Carolina should increase to $68,369 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.

FLORENCE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Florence, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 36.7% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,369 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Charleston
than in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Florence, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

21.0% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Florence, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Florence, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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