Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 51.0% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $75,522 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Lima, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  613.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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