Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $100,380 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Charleston
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Scottsdale, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher