Paia, Hawaii vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 37.6% cheaper than Paia, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $43,670 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paia, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Paia, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Charleston
than in Paia, Hawaii
Paia, HI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Paia, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher