Washington, District of Columbia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 27.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $67,076 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Charleston
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Washington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower