Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 53.1% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $76,569 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Charleston
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Meridian, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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