Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Wright, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wright, Kentucky is 14.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,805 in Fort Wright, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wright, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Wright
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Fort Wright, KY
Compared to Charleston, Fort Wright is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower