Lancaster, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.9% more expensive than Lancaster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $74,949 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lancaster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster, OH vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lancaster, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher