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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina

South Carolina, United States

What retirement costs look like in Charleston, South Carolina

Use this cost view to check whether Charleston, South Carolina fits your monthly retirement budget before comparing housing, taxes, healthcare and everyday spending in more detail.

Start with Comfortable Living: $5,010; Cost of Living for Couple: $5,411.

  • Comfortable Living $5,010
  • Cost of Living for Couple $5,411
  • Minimum Needed $2,886

Cost of Living metrics

Comfortable Living $5,010
Cost of Living for Couple $5,411
Minimum Needed $2,886
Typical 1BR Rent $1,534
Utilities $97
Groceries $522/mo · 40 grocery POIs
Dining Out $232/mo
Transportation $733
Need for a Car Car helpful
Property Taxes Poor
Overall Feel Poor