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

Median Home Cost is 231% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $81,000 in Morehead, Kentucky should increase to $116,717 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 vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead, Kentucky vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 44.1% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $116,717 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Charleston
than in Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead, KY vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Morehead, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

176.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% higher

Commute

17.8% higher

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead, Kentucky vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morehead, KY vs. Charleston, SC

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