Cost of Living in Charleston County, SC

Modeled annual cost: $62,459.

Median family income: $112,791.

Affordability Snapshot

SC County Median

$44,771

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in SC out of 46See South Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$112,791

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Charleston County, SC.

$19,217 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$62,459

Per year

  • Housing:$19,217
  • Taxes:$13,932
  • Transport:$12,066
  • Other Costs:$7,453
  • Healthcare:$5,003
  • Food:$4,789
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in South Carolina

1Marlboro County, SC
$40,325
2Union County, SC
$41,144
3Marion County, SC
$41,631
4Barnwell County, SC
$41,812
5Allendale County, SC
$41,982

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