Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Ohio vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 38.3% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $110,630 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Charleston
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Athens, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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