Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.4% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $84,633 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Charleston
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Wauwatosa, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher