Charleston, South Carolina vs. Slidell, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana is 17.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $24,809 in Slidell, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Slidell, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Slidell
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Slidell, LA
Compared to Charleston, Slidell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower