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Compare Charleston and 2 other shortlist cities on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Charleston

South Carolina

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Wilmington

North Carolina

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Savannah

Georgia

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What Stands Out

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Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on tax burden.

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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General Info
Population132,609115,933147,780
Elevation20 ft(6 m)30 ft(9 m)20 ft(6 m)
Housing & Wealth
Climate & Risks
Sunny DaysN/AN/AN/A
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Annual SnowfallN/AN/AN/A
Air QualityN/AN/AN/A
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)0 (Crime Index)0 (Crime Index)
School RatingN/AN/AN/A
Internet Access
Fiber: 39%Cable: 93%
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Fiber: 22%Cable: 98%
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College EducatedN/AN/AN/A
Remote WorkersN/AN/AN/A
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