Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 9.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,164 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lake Lure
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Charleston, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower