Monaca, Pennsylvania vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.5% more expensive than Monaca, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,143 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Monaca, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Charleston
than in Monaca, Pennsylvania
Monaca, PA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Monaca, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher