Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.6% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,818 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Charleston
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Gig Harbor, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower