Fargo, North Dakota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.7% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $123,050 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Charleston
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Fargo, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher