Charleston, South Carolina vs. Minnetonka, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minnetonka, Minnesota is 4.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,186 in Minnetonka, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minnetonka, Minnesota is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
94% more expensive in Minnetonka
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Minnetonka, MN
Compared to Charleston, Minnetonka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher