What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Talladega, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $25,000 in Talladega, Alabama should increase to $38,771 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.

TALLADEGA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Talladega, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 55.1% more expensive than Talladega, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,771 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Talladega, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Charleston
than in Talladega, Alabama

Talladega, AL vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Talladega, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

345.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

40.7% higher

Health

18.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

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Talladega, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Talladega, AL vs. Charleston, SC

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