Sun City, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.4% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,192 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Charleston
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Sun City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher