Watauga, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.0% more expensive than Watauga, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,511 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Watauga, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Watauga, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Charleston
than in Watauga, Texas
Watauga, TX vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Watauga, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower