Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Harlan, Kentucky


The cost of living in Harlan, Kentucky is 39.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,628 in Harlan, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlan, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Harlan
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Harlan, KY
Compared to Charleston, Harlan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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