Spanish Fort, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Spanish Fort, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $1 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Spanish Fort, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Charleston
than in Spanish Fort, Alabama
Spanish Fort, AL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Spanish Fort, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher