What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Dayton, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 371% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Dayton, Ohio?

A salary of $90,654 in Dayton, Ohio should increase to $139,997 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.

DAYTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Dayton, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 54.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $139,997 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Charleston
than in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, OH vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Dayton, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

525.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

16.0% higher

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Dayton, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dayton, OH vs. Charleston, SC

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