Charleston, South Carolina vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 30.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,420 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Paducah
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Charleston, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower