Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 17.0% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,464 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
156% more expensive in Washington
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Mount Pleasant, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher