Bethesda, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 41.5% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,668 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Bethesda, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher