Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 27.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,157 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Charleston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower