Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lincoln, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher