Laurel, Mississippi vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 52.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $457,500 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Charleston
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Laurel, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher