Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Damascus, Maryland


The cost of living in Damascus, Maryland is 15.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,554 in Damascus, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Damascus, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
104% more expensive in Damascus
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Damascus, MD
Compared to Charleston, Damascus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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