Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs South Beach, Florida


The cost of living in South Beach, Florida is 44.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,992 in South Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in South Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs South Beach, FL
Compared to Charleston, South Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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