Elyria, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.6% more expensive than Elyria, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $189,310 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elyria, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Elyria, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Charleston
than in Elyria, Ohio
Elyria, OH vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Elyria, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher