Charleston, South Carolina vs. Novi, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novi, Michigan is 4.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,231 in Novi, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novi, Michigan is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Novi
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Novi, MI
Compared to Charleston, Novi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher