What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to New London, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to New London, Connecticut?

A salary of $85,000 in New London, Connecticut should increase to $101,336 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 LONDON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

New London, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.2% more expensive than New London, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $101,336 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New London, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Charleston
than in New London, Connecticut

New London, CT vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to New London, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% lower

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

14.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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New London, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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