Phenix City, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.1% more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,033 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phenix City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Charleston
than in Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City, AL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Phenix City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher