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

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Nashville, North Carolina should increase to $98,978 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.

NASHVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.0% more expensive than Nashville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,978 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Charleston
than in Nashville, North Carolina

Nashville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Nashville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

24.0% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Nashville, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Nashville, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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