Charleston, South Carolina vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 8.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,053 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% higher
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower