Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 24.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $16,730 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Charleston, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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