Pikeville, Kentucky vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 33.3% more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $53,301 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Pikeville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Charleston
than in Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville, KY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Pikeville, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher