What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Berlin, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Berlin, Maryland?

A salary of $62,000 in Berlin, Maryland should increase to $67,737 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BERLIN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Berlin, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.3% more expensive than Berlin, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,737 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berlin, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Berlin, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Charleston
than in Berlin, Maryland

Berlin, MD vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Berlin, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

13.2% higher

Health

11.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Berlin, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Berlin, MD vs. Charleston, SC

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