Cost of Living in Charleston

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $65,872 and a cost of living index of 110, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Charleston is $59,884.

This means you need a higher income in Charleston to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

→ See take-home pay for every salary in South Carolina

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