Covington, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.6% more expensive than Covington, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $209,809 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Covington, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Charleston
than in Covington, Georgia
Covington, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Covington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher