Charleston, South Carolina vs. Waldorf, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waldorf, Maryland is 4.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,421 in Waldorf, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waldorf, Maryland is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Waldorf
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Waldorf, MD
Compared to Charleston, Waldorf is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher