Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 29.6% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $75,188 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Charleston
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Milwaukee, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher