Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Gretna, Louisiana


The cost of living in Gretna, Louisiana is 12.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,148 in Gretna, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gretna, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Gretna
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Gretna, LA
Compared to Charleston, Gretna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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