Middle River, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.1% more expensive than Middle River, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,341 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middle River, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Middle River, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Charleston
than in Middle River, Maryland
Middle River, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Middle River, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower