Charleston, South Carolina vs. Goose Creek, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goose Creek, South Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,486 in Goose Creek, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goose Creek, South Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Goose Creek
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Goose Creek, SC
Compared to Charleston, Goose Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower