Charleston, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 37.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,941 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Washington
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Charleston, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher