Charleston, South Carolina vs. Albany, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Georgia is 32.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,687 in Albany, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Georgia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Albany
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Albany, GA
Compared to Charleston, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower