Charleston, South Carolina vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 21.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,026 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Charleston, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher