Cambridge, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 38.5% more expensive than Cambridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,462 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Cambridge, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Charleston
than in Cambridge, Maryland
Cambridge, MD vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Cambridge, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher