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

Transportation is 61% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Maryland copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $145,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $164,545 in Fort Washington, 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. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 13.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $164,545 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
61% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Fort Washington, MD

Compared to Charleston, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% 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)

6.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

61.7% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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