Gainesville, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $201,279 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Charleston
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Gainesville, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher