Charleston, South Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 5.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,040 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Charleston, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower