Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Waterford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Waterford, Connecticut is 4.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,727 in Waterford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterford, Connecticut is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Waterford
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Waterford, CT
Compared to Charleston, Waterford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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