Median Home Price
$598,246.01
Median Rent
$2,023.98/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.6
Property Tax RateTIE
0.57%
Price Change (1Y)
-0.2%
Price Change (5Y)
-1.1%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$396,555
Median Home PriceBETTER
$196,260.79
Median RentBETTER
$1,221.97/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
13.4
Property Tax RateTIE
0.57%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.7%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+13.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$32,366
Key Differences
Home Prices
Charleston's median home price of $598,246.01 is higher than Florence's $196,260.79 by 205%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Charleston costs $2,023.98/mo compared to $1,221.97/mo in Florence—a difference of $802.01/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.