Austin, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,972 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Charleston
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Austin, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher