St. Augustine Shores, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than St. Augustine Shores, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,598 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Augustine Shores, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than St. Augustine Shores, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Charleston
than in St. Augustine Shores, Florida
St. Augustine Shores, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to St. Augustine Shores, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower