Marietta, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 2.1% cheaper than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $9,795 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Marietta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Charleston
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Marietta, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher