What is a pro or con of living in North Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Plainwell, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in North Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in North Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Plainwell, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Plainwell, Michigan should increase to $52,969 in North 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.

PLAINWELL vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Plainwell, Michigan vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 5.9% more expensive than Plainwell, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,969 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainwell, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Plainwell, Michigan

Plainwell, MI vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Plainwell, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

14.0% lower

Health

4.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Plainwell, Michigan vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Plainwell, MI vs. North Charleston, SC

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