What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake Beach, Marylandcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Chesapeake Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $54,554 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland (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.

CHARLESTON vs. CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland is 9.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,554 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Chesapeake Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Chesapeake Beach, MD

Compared to Charleston, Chesapeake Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% higher

Commute

55.9% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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