Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chester township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester township, Pennsylvania is 19.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,314 in Chester township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester township, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Chester township
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Chester Township, PA
Compared to Charleston, Chester Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher