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

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $40,000 in New Bern, North Carolina should increase to $52,916 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.

NEW BERN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bern, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.3% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,916 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Charleston
than in New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to New Bern, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

45.7% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bern, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bern, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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