Charleston, South Carolina vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 30.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,749 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Columbus
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Charleston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower