Charleston, South Carolina vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 7.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,258 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
99% more expensive in Columbia
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Charleston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  14.2% higher
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