Lakewood, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.1% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,066 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lakewood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher