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

Coût de la Vie à Charleston

9.9% au-dessus de la moyenne de United States

Classée #35 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 93.7% des villes dans le monde

+9.9%

Coût de la Vie

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+5.2%

Loyer

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+17.2%

Épicerie

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-11.9%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de United States

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Charleston

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 2,322/mo	USD 1,779/mo	23%
3 Chambres	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.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+9.9% Expensive

Loyer

+5.2% Average

Épicerie

+17.2% Expensive

Restaurants

+13.4% Expensive

Pouvoir d'Achat

-11.9% Weak

Vivre à Charleston : À Quoi S'Attendre

Charleston est expensive selon les normes mondiales (classée #35 sur 558 villes). 9.9% plus cher que la moyenne de United States, basé sur 80 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont expensive, tandis que les restaurants sont expensive. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Groceries est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Charleston

Prix des Loyers à Charleston

Prices of Goods & Services in Charleston

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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