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

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wendell, North Carolina should increase to $57,789 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.

WENDELL vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wendell, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.6% more expensive than Wendell, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,789 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wendell, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Charleston
than in Wendell, North Carolina

Wendell, NC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Wendell, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

0.1% lower

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wendell, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wendell, NC vs. Charleston, SC

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