Lincoln, Rhode Island vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.9% cheaper than Lincoln, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $46,057 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Lincoln, Rhode Island
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
16% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lincoln, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower