Montpelier, Vermont vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.0% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $99,018 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Charleston
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Montpelier, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher