Charleston, South Carolina vs. Orangeburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orangeburg, South Carolina is 34.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,951 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orangeburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Orangeburg
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Orangeburg, SC
Compared to Charleston, Orangeburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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