Charleston, South Carolina vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 31.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,149 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania 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 Altoona
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Charleston, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower