Charleston, South Carolina vs. Madison, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Indiana is 31.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,107 in Madison, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Indiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Madison
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Madison, IN
Compared to Charleston, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower