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You would need around 3,458.38$ in Manchester, NH to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 4,900.00$ in Charleston, SC (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax). You can change the amount in this calculation.
Consumer Prices in Manchester, NH are 25.29% lower than in Charleston, SC
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manchester, NH are 29.42% lower than in Charleston, SC
Rent Prices in Manchester, NH are 37.24% lower than in Charleston, SC
Restaurant Prices in Manchester, NH are 21.06% lower than in Charleston, SC
Groceries Prices in Manchester, NH are 40.37% lower than in Charleston, SC
Local Purchasing Power in Manchester, NH is 4.71% lower than in Charleston, SC
I'm not sure who told you that but that's as far from the truth as it can get. I lived in SWFL before I moved to NH. I'm talking triple digit heat indexes with 100% humidity for 8 months. NH summer was way more brutal. Heat indexes were in the 100's some days and the haze/humidty was unreal. The first week we moved there our apt didn't have A/C and I remember laying on my kitchen tile floor pressing my cheek to the cold tile. Nights were muggy and miserable without it and days were so unbearable we would drive in our car for hours just to stay in the A/C . You will very much need A/C in NH for the summer unless you like overheating. You hear of people dying every summer up north because they don't have A/C in their homes but rarely in the south where it is standard. Do no be fooled thinking it is cooler up north in the summer. Very very far from it.
Wow, the NH you lived in isn't the same one I'm living in. I've been here almost 10 years and have never, ever needed AC. Heat indexes in the 100's? Maybe 2 or 3 days in the whole summer. People dying? And I've lived in 3 different areas in the state.
I agree w/ PP. Rent for a while before buying. That way you get used to the area and can decide where do you like it better.
The cost of electricity in NH is one of the highest in the country, something to keep in mind. Woodstoves are cheaper to operate than pellet stoves, but require more work. Pick your poison. Yes, there are lots of solar panels, even we are planning to install some. Why? Electricity cost.
I agree w/ PP. Rent for a while before buying. That way you get used to the area and can decide where do you like it better.
The cost of electricity in NH is one of the highest in the country, something to keep in mind. Woodstoves are cheaper to operate than pellet stoves, but require more work. Pick your poison. Yes, there are lots of solar panels, even we are planning to install some. Why? Electricity cost.
Good to know- thanks! Yes, solar panels are amazing!
Thank you! How exciting! Such a small world... What city/town did you buy in?
Oh boy... We bought a flip in Franklin. In a nice area though right by Northfield! We know the rep Franklin has but since we won't be living here forever, we are OK with it!
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And I've lived in 3 different areas in the state.
