What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $81,010 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.

HARRISBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.6% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,010 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Charleston
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Harrisburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

516.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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