Bowie, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 14.3% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,857 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Bowie, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower