Benson, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 29.0% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,512 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Charleston
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Benson, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher