Tukwila, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,362 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Tukwila, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower