Charleston, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 6.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Charleston, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower