What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 350% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina should increase to $75,000 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.

ROANOKE RAPIDS vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 50.0% more expensive than Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,000 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Charleston
than in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Roanoke Rapids, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Roanoke Rapids, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

239.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

40.7% higher

Health

23.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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