Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Arizona vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.5% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $100,325 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Charleston
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Payson, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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