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

Median Home Cost is 274% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $42,500 in Orangeburg, South Carolina should increase to $65,084 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.

ORANGEBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 53.1% more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,084 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Charleston
than in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Orangeburg, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Orangeburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

268.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

35.8% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Orangeburg, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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