Here's what it costs to live in North Charleston, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, while the typical home is valued around $302,200. Households earn a median of $62,956 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$62,956
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,430
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$302,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,557
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,630
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,787
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,222
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
119,913
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,583
Per month
Avg Home Value
$403,700
Census ACS
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
47.3
fair
Hospitals
182
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.6%
What is the cost of living index for North Charleston?
The cost of living index for North Charleston is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in North Charleston?
The median gross rent in North Charleston is $1,430 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in North Charleston?
The median household income in North Charleston is $62,956 per year.
What is the median home value in North Charleston?
The median home value in North Charleston is $302,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in North Charleston?
Air quality data for North Charleston is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in North Charleston?
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
