West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,775 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Charleston
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to West Hartford, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower