Charleston, South Carolina vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 16.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,902 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Charleston, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower