Charleston, South Carolina vs. Daytona Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daytona Beach, Florida is 21.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,481 in Daytona Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daytona Beach, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Daytona Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Daytona Beach, FL
Compared to Charleston, Daytona Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower