Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.7% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $168,302 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Fairfax Station, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower