Boone, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.0% more expensive than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,523 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Charleston
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Boone, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher