Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Homer, Alaska


The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 4.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,932 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Homer
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Homer, AK
Compared to Charleston, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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