Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Kelso, Washington


The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 10.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,350 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Kelso
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Kelso, WA
Compared to Charleston, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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