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Net monthly gain vs. staying home
+$55/mo
Marginal — factor in relocation hassle.
Effective hourly at North Charleston
$40.00/hr
CoL-adjusted + per diem + state tax
→Housing savings: $1,200 - $1,100 = +$100/mo
→Scale reduction: $45/mo after 6.4% SC tax
Current market
Year-round market. Site says 'unfilled apprenticeship opportunities available.' Active manufacturing and defense work.
Estimates based on community-verified data. Actual per diem and housing vary by contractor and location. Always confirm current per diem with the hall before making the move.