Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,681 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Charleston, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher