Cary, North Carolina vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 20.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,912 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Cary, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher