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

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $86,684 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.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.6% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,684 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Charleston
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Simpsonville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simpsonville, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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