Charleston, South Carolina vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 8.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,167 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Charleston, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher