Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Allen, Virginia vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 2.5% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,103 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Charleston
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Glen Allen, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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