What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 286% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $125,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $196,071 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.

WILKES BARRE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 56.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $196,071 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Charleston
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

500.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

17.5% higher

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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