What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Madison, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Madison, Connecticut?

A salary of $85,000 in Madison, Connecticut could decrease to $69,442 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 18.3% cheaper than Madison, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $69,442 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Charleston
than in Madison, Connecticut

Madison, CT vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Madison, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

15.5% lower

Health

19.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, CT vs. Charleston, SC

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