Charleston, South Carolina vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 29.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $258,288 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Charleston, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher