What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $70,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $89,580 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.

GRAND FORKS vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $89,580 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Charleston
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Grand Forks, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% higher

Commute

38.4% higher

Health

10.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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