Roanoke, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 31.5% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,623 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Charleston
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Roanoke, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher