Boulder, Colorado vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.5% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,513 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Charleston
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Boulder, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower