Elkridge, Maryland vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 21.3% cheaper than Elkridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $149,438 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Elkridge, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, MD vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Elkridge, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower