Pensacola, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 25.9% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $151,101 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Charleston
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Pensacola, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower