What is a pro or con of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolinacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 140% more expensive in Mount Pleasant.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $72,385 in Mount Pleasant, 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. MOUNT PLEASANT
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 44.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,385 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

Compared to West Des Moines, Mount Pleasant is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% higher

Commute

30.3% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC

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