Cost of Living Calculator - Gaithersburg, Maryland vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $221,695 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Charleston
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Gaithersburg, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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