Vancouver, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,788 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Charleston
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Vancouver, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower