North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 2.5% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,736 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Detroit
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to North Charleston, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower