Charleston, South Carolina vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 0.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,362 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Frederick
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Charleston, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher