Charleston, South Carolina vs. Monroe, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Michigan is 22.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,667 in Monroe, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Monroe
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Monroe, MI
Compared to Charleston, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower