Legal & Financial, South Carolina

Mediation cost in Charleston, SC

A typical Mediation figure in Charleston is about $318 per hour, about 6% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Charleston

$318

per hour

Fair price range: $159 to $530

On the low end
$159
On the high end
$530

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Charleston. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Family vs business
  2. Number of sessions
  3. Attorney present
  4. Venue
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Come with a term sheet
  2. Limit attorney time
  3. Use community mediation
  4. Share the fee
  5. Set a session cap

Mediation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Charleston, SC$318
$159 to $530
National typical$300
$150 to $500
Greenville, SC$282
$141 to $470
Columbia, SC$270
$135 to $450
Arvada, CO$318
$159 to $530
Baltimore, MD$318
$159 to $530
Fontana, CA$372
$186 to $620

Other Legal & Financial costs in Charleston

Questions people ask

Mediation in Charleston: what does it cost?

In Charleston, SC, Mediation typically costs about $318 per hour, with most prices between $159 and $530.

Why is Charleston higher than the national price?

Prices in Charleston run about 6% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.