Charlottesville, Virginia vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,404 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Charlottesville, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower