Charleston, South Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 52.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,654 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Seattle
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Charleston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher