What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 175% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $56,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $71,916 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 28.4% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,916 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Charleston
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Independence, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

157.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, MO vs. Charleston, SC

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