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Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Charleston, South Carolina
The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is
45.0%
more expensive
than Birmingham, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$72,523
in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is
more expensive
than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Charleston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Charleston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.0% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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13.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
383.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% higher
Commute
6.4% higher
Health
20.9% lower
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Personal
10.1% higher
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