Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Hamden, Connecticut


The cost of living in Hamden, Connecticut is 1.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,113 in Hamden, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamden, Connecticut is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Hamden
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Hamden, CT
Compared to Charleston, Hamden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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