Leawood, Kansas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.6% cheaper than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $125,152 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Leawood, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Charleston
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Leawood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower