Tallahassee, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 21.2% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,834 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Charleston
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Tallahassee, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher