With a cost of living near the national average, the Charleston region offers an affordable cost of living – especially when compared to other fast-growing communities.
| U.S. Metro | 2020 Cost of Living Index |
|---|---|
| Atlanta GA | 101.1 |
| Austin TX | 101.8 |
| Boston MA | 150.0 |
| Charleston SC | 99.8 |
| Charlotte NC | 92.0 |
| Denver CO | 113.4 |
| Jacksonville FL | 91.2 |
| Miami-Dade FL | 116.1 |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro TN | 96.6 |
| New York (Manhattan) NY | 244.7 |
| Raleigh NC | 96.9 |
| Richmond VA | 96.5 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 102.2 |
| San Diego CA | 142.9 |
| Seattle WA | 156.8 |
| U.S. Average | 100.0 |
| Source: C2ER Cost of Living Index, 3/2021, www.coli.org. |
Residents benefit from property, sales and use, individual and corporate income taxes all significantly lower than the national average.
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