Stamford, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.1% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $124,684 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Charleston
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Stamford, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower