What is a pro or con of living in North Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in North Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in North Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $118,000 in Providence, Rhode Island could decrease to $99,334 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.

PROVIDENCE vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $99,334 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Providence, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

22.0% lower

Health

10.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. North Charleston, SC

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