Newark, Delaware vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 6.1% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $53,043 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Charleston
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Newark, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower