What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 269% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $95,927 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 47.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,927 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Charleston
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Parkersburg, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

279.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

26.8% higher

Health

17.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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