Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,527 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Lakewood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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