What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Columbia, Maryland?

Childcare is 49% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Columbia, Maryland?

A salary of $125,000 in Columbia, Maryland could decrease to $116,019 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $116,019 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
49% cheaper in Charleston
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Columbia, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

11.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Maryland vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MD vs. Charleston, SC

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