Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.0% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $36,000 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Charleston
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Salt Lake City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher