Charleston, West Virginia vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 0.7% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,629 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Florence
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Florence, SC
Compared to Charleston, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher