Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $277,971 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
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  7.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.5% higher
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