Charleston, South Carolina vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 11.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,444 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Auburn
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Charleston, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher