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

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in North Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Gardendale, Alabama should increase to $50,388 in North 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.

GARDENDALE vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Gardendale, Alabama vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 0.8% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,388 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Gardendale, Alabama

Gardendale, AL vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Gardendale, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

6.4% lower

Health

20.7% lower

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Personal

9.2% higher

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Gardendale, Alabama vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gardendale, AL vs. North Charleston, SC

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