Baltimore, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,752 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Charleston
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Baltimore, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher