Forest Park, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 28.3% more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $38,481 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Charleston
than in Forest Park, Georgia
Forest Park, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Forest Park, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher