Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sylacauga, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylacauga, Alabama is 31.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,107 in Sylacauga, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylacauga, Alabama is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Sylacauga
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Sylacauga, AL
Compared to Charleston, Sylacauga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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