Bend, Oregon vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.4% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $100,350 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Charleston
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Bend, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher