University Place, Washington vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.1% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,720 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charleston
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to University Place, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower