Abilene, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 38.5% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,231 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Charleston
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Abilene, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher