Birmingham, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,217 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Charleston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher