Cost of Living in Charleston, TN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.9
100 = national avg
+0.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,408
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,965
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing89.2
Food105.2
Transportation112.5
Healthcare104.2
Utilities100.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$940
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,233
per month
The overall cost of living index in Charleston is 100.9, which is 0.9% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,408 per year to cover basic expenses.