Renton, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.1% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,747 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Charleston
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Renton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower