Dover, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.4% more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,053 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Charleston
than in Dover, Pennsylvania
Dover, PA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Dover, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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