Hamden, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $50,599 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Charleston
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Hamden, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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