Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 23.9% more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,339 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Charleston
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina
Ridgeland, SC vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Ridgeland, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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