Putnam, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.3% more expensive than Putnam, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $56,135 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Putnam, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Putnam, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Charleston
than in Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Putnam, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher