What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Huntington, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 364% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Huntington, West Virginia?

A salary of $30,000 in Huntington, West Virginia should increase to $43,687 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.

HUNTINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntington, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.6% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,687 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Charleston
than in Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Huntington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

298.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.1% higher

Commute

15.9% higher

Health

27.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Huntington, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Huntington, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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