Charleston, South Carolina vs. Monroe, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Connecticut is 19.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,745 in Monroe, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Connecticut is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Monroe
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Monroe, CT
Compared to Charleston, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher