What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Cumberland, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 289% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Cumberland, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Cumberland, Maryland should increase to $112,963 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CUMBERLAND vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Cumberland, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 50.6% more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $112,963 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cumberland, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Charleston
than in Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland, MD vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Cumberland, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

260.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

19.1% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cumberland, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cumberland, MD vs. Charleston, SC

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