Folly Beach, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 33.0% cheaper than Folly Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,275 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Folly Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Folly Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Charleston
than in Folly Beach, South Carolina
Folly Beach, SC vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Folly Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher