Tacoma, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,483 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Tacoma, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower