Charleston, South Carolina vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 2.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,275 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Tempe
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Charleston, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower