Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 35.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,792 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Charleston
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Cedar Falls, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher