Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 28.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,825 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Topeka
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Charleston, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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