Charleston, South Carolina vs. St. Marie, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Marie, Montana is 27.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,521 in St. Marie, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Marie, Montana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in St. Marie
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. St. Marie, MT
Compared to Charleston, St. Marie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower