Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 18.1% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,315 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Charleston
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Federal Way, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.1% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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