Malcom, Iowa vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.9% more expensive than Malcom, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,904 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Malcom, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Malcom, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Charleston
than in Malcom, Iowa
Malcom, IA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Malcom, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher