Charleston, South Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 21.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,344 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Charleston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower