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

Childcare is 20% cheaper in West Jefferson.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $47,308 in West Jefferson, North 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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. WEST JEFFERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 5.4% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,308 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
20% cheaper in West Jefferson
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. West Jefferson, NC

Compared to North Charleston, West Jefferson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

13.8% lower

Health

27.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% lower

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. West Jefferson, NC

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