How expensive is Charleston compared to the rest of United States?

Charleston ranks #35 out of 558 cities globally. It is 9.9% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 47.6 and local purchasing power is 130.8.

What is the average rent in Charleston?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Charleston city centre costs approximately USD 2,322 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,779 (saving 23%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,515.

Is Charleston affordable to live in?

Charleston is expensive overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 SC, United States · #35 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Charleston

9.9% über dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #35 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 93.7% der Städte weltweit

+9.9%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+5.2%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+17.2%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-11.9%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Charleston

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 2,322/mo	USD 1,779/mo	23%
3-Zimmer	USD 3,515/mo	USD 2,555/mo	23%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.20	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.85	1 source
Bread (500g)	$2.67	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$14.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	$6.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.05	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.28	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.25	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$22.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.20

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.85

Bread (500g)

$2.67

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.00

Chicken (1kg)

$14.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.00

Eggs (12)

$6.00

Milk (1L)

$1.05

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.28

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.25

Wine (mid-range)

$22.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$118.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$118.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$125.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$59.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$91.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$56.00	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$125.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$59.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$91.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$56.00

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.50	1 source
Gym membership	$43.00	1 source

Cinema ticket

$13.50

Gym membership

$43.00

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.80	1 source
Monthly pass	$55.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.80

Monthly pass

$55.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$265.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$265.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

+9.9% Expensive

Miete

+5.2% Average

Lebensmittel

+17.2% Expensive

Restaurants

+13.4% Expensive

Kaufkraft

-11.9% Weak

Leben in Charleston: Was dich erwartet

Charleston ist expensive nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #35 von 558 Städten). 9.9% teurer als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind expensive, während Essen gehen expensive ist. Rent bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Groceries am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in Charleston

Mietpreise in Charleston

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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