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Charleston, South Carolina - Columbia, Maryland

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A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $88,276 in Columbia, Maryland

Charleston U.S. Avg. Columbia

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Cost of Living IndexesCharlestonColumbia
Overall110129
Food107108
Housing124198
Utilities111110
Transportation96105
Health109101
Miscellaneous10294
100=national average

Columbia is 18% more expensive than Charleston.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 60% more expensive in Columbia.


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