Stafford, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $55,010 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Stafford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Charleston
than in Stafford, Connecticut
Stafford, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Stafford, 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower