What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Southington, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $140,000 in Southington, Connecticut should increase to $141,157 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.

SOUTHINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Southington, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 0.8% more expensive than Southington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $141,157 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southington, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Charleston
than in Southington, Connecticut

Southington, CT vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Southington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

15.4% lower

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Personal

14.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Southington, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southington, CT vs. Charleston, SC

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