Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 17.9% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,548 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Charleston
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Sandy Springs, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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