Mesa, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,969 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Charleston
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Mesa, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher