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Cost of Living in Charleston, SC

130.1
Expensive · National average is 100

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$83,891
Median Income
$1,517/mo
Median Rent
$438,900
Median Home
149,960
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
138.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
134.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
138.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
130
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
121.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,183
est.
$1,335
est.
$1,517$1,942
est.
$2,215
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Charleston with cities in the area

James Island, SC
Expensive
142.1
Hanahan, SC
Above Average
108.4
Mount Pleasant, SC
Very Expensive
162.8
North Charleston, SC
Average
99
Sullivan's Island, SC
Very Expensive
348.2
Folly Beach, SC
Very Expensive
163.7
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