What is a pro or con of living in La Plata, Marylandcompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in La Plata.

What salary do I need to live in La Plata, Maryland copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $62,692 in La Plata, Maryland (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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. LA PLATA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 25.4% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,692 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in La Plata
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. La Plata, MD

Compared to North Charleston, La Plata is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

20.3% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. La Plata, Maryland

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North Charleston, SC vs. La Plata, MD

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