St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 29.2% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,588 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Charleston
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to St. Cloud, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher