Lackland AFB, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.8% more expensive than Lackland AFB, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,859 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lackland AFB, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lackland AFB, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lackland AFB, Texas
Lackland Afb, TX vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lackland Afb, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher