Charleston, South Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 19.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,086 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Charleston, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower