Salary Comparison
Computer: Charleston vs Rockville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Charleston, SC
$44,142/yr
Rockville, MD
$52,365/yr
Our recommendation: Charleston, SC
Charleston offers $749 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Charleston
Rockville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,142
$52,365
$8,223
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,685
$3,186
$501
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
125
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,098
$3,348
$1,250
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,207
$2,050
$843
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$587
$-162
+$749
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
0.95×
+0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.