Waterloo, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 52.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,000 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Charleston
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Waterloo, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher