Albany, Oregon vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.4% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $147,639 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Charleston
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Albany, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher