Charleston, South Carolina vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 9.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,984 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Southfield
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Charleston, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher