Richmond, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 65.6% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $140,769 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Charleston
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Richmond, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher