Charleston is a great city but like anywhere, there are things to consider before moving:
1/ Charleston is in the South and you will need to accept you will be living in the South. Most folks, escpecially true southerns are friendly and hospitalble people, but they just don't take kindly to people constantly talking abouthow they did things up North.
2/ Don't look for a basement, just accept that your new home will not have one.
3/ Charleston sits in a Hurrincan path, so be prepared with a plan and good insurance.
4/ Palmetto bugs (like roaches) are annoying and a fact of life in the South but can be controlled. Find a good bugman.
5/ Living on the water is great, and convenient, if you are a boater. Do be preared to pay a little extra for the priviledge.
6/ There is traffic and like any other city is inconvenient, but the view is usually better in the LowCountry. Unless you get behind a horse carriage giving a tour. That can be frustrating.
7/ The Charleston area is not lacking for things to do. Golf, boating, shrimping, crabbing, clamming, kayaking, tennis, beach walks, theatre, events, lowcountry boils, dining, sporting events, historical tours, gardens, city walks, shopping and much much more.
8/ Mount Pleasant is Charleston's northern neighbor and yes, you can walk across the bridge. In fact, it is encouraged.
9/ Charleston is a great walking town, so buy good shoes and be careful on the cobblestone.
10/ Charleston is close to Hilton Head, beaches, Columbia and has easy interstate access and great little airport.
11/ It is HOT in the summer.
