What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $87,606 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.

MOREHEAD CITY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.8% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,606 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Charleston
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Morehead City, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

62.0% higher

Health

25.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morehead City, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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