Salisbury, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.9% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,465 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Charleston
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Salisbury, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher