Hammond, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.9% more expensive than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,445 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Charleston
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Hammond, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher