Salem, Ohio vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 46.6% more expensive than Salem, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $87,957 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Charleston
than in Salem, Ohio
Salem, OH vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Salem, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher