Charleston, South Carolina vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 27.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,066 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Charleston, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower