Algona, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 43.3% more expensive than Algona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,204 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Algona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Algona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Charleston
than in Algona, Iowa
Algona, IA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Algona, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher