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

Median Home Cost is 202% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to St. George, South Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in St. George, South Carolina should increase to $44,790 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.

ST. GEORGE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

St. George, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than St. George, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,790 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. George, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Charleston
than in St. George, South Carolina

St. George, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to St. George, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

154.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

10.2% lower

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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St. George, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. George, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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