Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dunkirk, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dunkirk, Maryland is 24.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,204 in Dunkirk, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dunkirk, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Dunkirk
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Dunkirk, MD
Compared to Charleston, Dunkirk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher