Kent, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.0% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,044 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Charleston
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Kent, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower