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

Median Home Cost is 17% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Orangeburg, South Carolina should increase to $56,416 in Charleston, West Virginia (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.

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ORANGEBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Orangeburg, South Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 12.8% more expensive than Orangeburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,416 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Charleston
than in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Orangeburg, SC vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Orangeburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% lower

Commute

25.5% higher

Health

44.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

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