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

Median Home Cost is 218% more expensive in James Island.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $146,237 in James Island, 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. JAMES ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 46.2% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $146,237 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, James Island, 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
218% more expensive in James Island
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. James Island, SC

Compared to Parkersburg, James Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

277.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.4% higher

Commute

29.4% higher

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. James Island, SC

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