Hamilton, Indiana vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.7% more expensive than Hamilton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $163,393 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Hamilton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Charleston
than in Hamilton, Indiana
Hamilton, IN vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Hamilton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher