Jackson, Mississippi vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.2% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $87,249 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Charleston
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Jackson, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher