Surf City, North Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 8.1% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,941 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Charleston
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Surf City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher