Best for affordability: Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on tax burden.
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Compare Charleston and 2 other shortlist cities on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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CharlestonHoustonNew Orleans
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Potential dealbreaker: Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
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Comparison Matrix
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| Population | 132,609 | N/A | N/A |
| Elevation | 20 ft(6 m) | 0 ft(0 m) | 0 ft(0 m) |
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| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Avg. High | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Air Quality | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 39%Cable: 93% | N/A | N/A |
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| College Educated | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Workers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... | Finding... |
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