Ripon, Wisconsin vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.3% more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $104,505 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Charleston
than in Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon, WI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Ripon, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher