Cost of Living Calculator - Seward, Alaska vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 8.9% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $81,696 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Charleston
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Seward, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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