Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.4% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $36,358 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Charleston
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Van Buren, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher