Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 0.8% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,431 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Ann Arbor, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher