Laurel, Delaware vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.7% more expensive than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $57,367 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Charleston
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Laurel, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher