Longboat Key, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.0% cheaper than Longboat Key, Florida.

You would need a salary of $140,051 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Longboat Key, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Longboat Key, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Longboat Key, Florida
Longboat Key, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Longboat Key, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher