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

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina should increase to $63,591 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.

SUNSET BEACH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunset Beach, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.0% more expensive than Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,591 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Charleston
than in Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Sunset Beach, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Sunset Beach, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

17.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

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Sunset Beach, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sunset Beach, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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