Elkhart, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 37.4% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,066 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Charleston
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Elkhart, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher