What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Forest Grove, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 4% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Forest Grove, Oregon?

A salary of $70,000 in Forest Grove, Oregon could decrease to $63,468 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.

FOREST GROVE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.3% cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,468 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Forest Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Charleston
than in Forest Grove, Oregon

Forest Grove, OR vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Forest Grove, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.6% higher

Commute

26.0% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Forest Grove, Oregon vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Forest Grove, OR vs. Charleston, SC

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