Valdosta, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.9% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $20,981 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Charleston
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Valdosta, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher