Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 33.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,913 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Charleston
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Alexandria, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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