Charleston, South Carolina vs. Middle River, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middle River, Maryland is 6.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,695 in Middle River, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middle River, Maryland is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Middle River
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Middle River, MD
Compared to Charleston, Middle River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher