Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Texas is 10.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,492 in Lancaster, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Texas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lancaster, TX
Compared to Charleston, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher