Charleston, South Carolina vs. Hockessin, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hockessin, Delaware is 13.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,922 in Hockessin, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hockessin, Delaware is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Hockessin
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Hockessin, DE
Compared to Charleston, Hockessin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher