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

Median Home Cost is 188% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $105,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $143,040 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.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 36.2% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $143,040 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Charleston
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Williamsport, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

230.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

16.0% higher

Health

2.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. Charleston, SC

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