Tucson, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.7% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $172,100 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Charleston
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Tucson, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher