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


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.9% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,094 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Charleston
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Germantown, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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