What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Strafford, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Strafford, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Strafford, New Hampshire should increase to $50,693 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.

STRAFFORD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Strafford, New Hampshire vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.4% more expensive than Strafford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $50,693 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Strafford, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Charleston
than in Strafford, New Hampshire

Strafford, NH vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Strafford, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

9.4% lower

Health

16.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Strafford, New Hampshire vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Strafford, NH vs. Charleston, SC

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