Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Memphis, Tennessee


The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 29.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,059 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Memphis
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Memphis, TN
Compared to Charleston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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