Charleston, South Carolina vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 4.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $189,344 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Charleston, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher