Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 33.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,795 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Gary
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Gary, IN
Compared to Charleston, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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