Socastee, South Carolina vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 6.4% more expensive than Socastee, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,205 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Socastee, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Socastee, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Socastee, South Carolina
Socastee, SC vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Socastee, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower