Maricopa, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.1% more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,661 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Charleston
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Maricopa, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher