Charleston, South Carolina vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 4.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,443 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Juneau
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Charleston, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher