Charleston, South Carolina vs. Merrill, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Michigan is 25.8% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,113 in Merrill, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Michigan is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Merrill
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Merrill, MI
Compared to Charleston, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower