Charleston, South Carolina vs. Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountlake Terrace, Washington is 20.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,200 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountlake Terrace, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Mountlake Terrace
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Mountlake Terrace, WA
Compared to Charleston, Mountlake Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower