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


The cost of living in Jackson, Louisiana is 9.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,033 in Jackson, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Jackson
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Jackson, LA
Compared to Charleston, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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