Media, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.6% cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,675 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Media, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Media, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Charleston
than in Media, Pennsylvania
Media, PA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Media, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower