Housing & Cost of Living
Explore housing options and cost of living across the major communities of the Charleston region.
Value that Exceeds Expectations
A variety of housing options in the Charleston region create a range of possibilities, with a cost of living that offers flexibility and choice for families seeking both value and quality of life.
Spanning a three-county metro area, the region features a wide range of housing options, from historic homes and walkable urban neighborhoods to beach communities, multifamily developments, golf-course living, and rural farmland. In many areas, the cost of living falls just below the national average, giving residents more room to plan, grow, and invest in their future. Strong homeownership rates and a deep sense of community pride reflect a region where people choose to put down roots.
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Jacki Renegar, CERP
Senior Director, Research & Business Intelligence
News & Insights
Charleston Workforce Housing Fund Launches $50 Million Initiative to Create Affordable Housing for Working Families Across Tri-County Region
In a bold move to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis, the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund has launched with broad community support. The Fund was created by a coalition of private and public entities – it was catalyzed by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) and is being managed by Ascent Housing. Modeled on […]
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2025 Compensation & Benefits Practices Report
How are employers across the Charleston region approaching pay, benefits and talent retention? The 2025 Charleston Metro Area Compensation & Benefits Practices Report breaks down the data. Developed by the Charleston Metro Chamber and Charleston Regional Development Alliance, in partnership with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, the report […]
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Talent Spotlight: Kelly Lozoya
What’s your background? How did you end up getting at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Junior Software Developer? I graduated with a BA in Communication and a minor in Spanish from the College of Charleston. My passion for language learning drove me to work internationally in Central America and Europe before I settled into working […]
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