Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 29.8% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $97,340 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Charleston
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Janesville, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher