How Insurance Costs Change the Real Cost of Living in Charleston SC

How Insurance Costs Change the Real Cost of Living in Charleston SC

How Insurance Costs Change the Real Cost of Living in Charleston SCLeah Beaulieu
Published on: 17/06/2026

The sticker price on a Charleston home is only part of the story. Insurance — specifically the combination of homeowners insurance, flood insurance, and potentially windstorm coverage — can add $3,000 to $8,000 or more per year to the cost of owning

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