Palm Beach, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 50.4% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,156 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Palm Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower