Dayton, Ohio vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,994 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Dayton, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher