Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 12.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,120 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Tucson
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower