Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Charleston vs Roswell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Charleston, SC
$67,784/yr
Roswell, GA
$71,703/yr
Our recommendation: Charleston, SC
Charleston offers $153 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Charleston
Roswell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,784
$71,703
$3,919
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,124
$4,362
$238
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
96
-15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,098
$2,489
$391
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,207
$1,431
$224
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,026
$1,873
+$153
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.97×
1.75×
+0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.