Hampton, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.8% more expensive than Hampton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,130 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Hampton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Charleston
than in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, VA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Hampton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher