Warwick, Rhode Island vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.0% more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $1,187 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Warwick, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Charleston
than in Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, RI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Warwick, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher