Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Potomac, Maryland


The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 75.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,568 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Potomac
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Potomac, MD
Compared to Charleston, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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