Charleston, South Carolina vs. Portsmouth, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Ohio is 40.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,199 in Portsmouth, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Ohio is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Portsmouth, OH
Compared to Charleston, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower