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These cities score closest to Charleston on climate, size, healthcare, and safety — at a meaningfully lower cost of living and rent. Charleston's baseline: $1,700/mo rent · 68 cost index.

Savannah
United States · GA
Vibe match: 113/100
21% cheaper rent · 21% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,350
Cost index
54
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Knoxville
United States · TN
Vibe match: 121/100
24% cheaper rent · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,300
Cost index
88
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Montevideo
Uruguay · Montevideo
Vibe match: 114/100
47% cheaper rent · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$900
Cost index
65
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Raleigh
United States · NC
Vibe match: 111/100
18% cheaper rent · 12% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,400
Cost index
60
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Chattanooga
United States · TN
Vibe match: 119/100
24% cheaper rent · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$1,300
Cost index
90
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Tbilisi
Georgia · Tbilisi
Vibe match: 101/100
68% cheaper rent · 56% lower cost of living · same climate
Rent · 1BR center
$550
Cost index
30
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