Tempe, Arizona vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 2.5% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $95,563 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Tempe, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher