Gate City, Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 43.7% more expensive than Gate City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,859 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gate City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Gate City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Charleston
than in Gate City, Virginia
Gate City, VA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Gate City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher