Charleston, South Carolina vs. Bardstown, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bardstown, Kentucky is 24.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,796 in Bardstown, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bardstown, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bardstown
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Bardstown, KY
Compared to Charleston, Bardstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower