[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) Side-by-side city decision # Rome vs Charleston. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link RomeItaly3 VS CharlestonUnited States2 $2,488Rome monthly budget $2,920Charleston monthly budget 91 MbpsRome internet 310 MbpsCharleston internet Decision summary Rome Rome leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Rome Speed Fastest internet Charleston Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Rome Air Cleanest air Charleston Walk Most walkable Rome Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Rome](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/rome.md) Italy 3/6 Budget$2,488 Internet91 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Charleston](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/charleston.md) United States 2/6 Budget$2,920 Internet310 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $2,488 $2,920 1-bed center rent $1,650 $1,850 Coworking desk $280 $350 Local meal $16.5 $20 Cappuccino $1.8 $5.3 Gym membership $65 $65 Transport budget $38 $120 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 91 Mbps 310 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 63/100 62/100 Air quality 62/100 82/100 Walkability 9/10 6/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Average Excellent Climate type Mediterranean Humid subtropical Best time to visit Apr - Jun Mar - May Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Rome](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/rome.md) Italy → ### Strengths * Extraordinary history, art, and architecture * Highly walkable central neighborhoods * Strong café culture and excellent food * Reliable fiber internet is widely available * Good rail connections across Italy and Europe * Public healthcare and major hospitals are high quality ### Trade-offs * Central rents are expensive and competitive * Bureaucracy can be slow and paper-heavy * Summer heat and tourist crowds are intense * Petty theft is common around tourist hubs * English is less common outside international areas * Traffic, scooters, and transit disruptions can be frustrating ### Common visa routes * Italy Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa-free or tourist stay * Italian elective residence visa [Charleston](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/charleston.md) United States → ### Strengths * Beautiful historic architecture and waterfront setting * Fast, widely available home internet * Excellent Southern, seafood, and international dining * Mild winters and long outdoor season * Strong airport connections for a mid-sized city * Friendly local culture with an active creative scene ### Trade-offs * High rents and limited affordable central housing * Summer heat, humidity, and mosquitoes are intense * Car dependence outside the peninsula * Hurricane and flooding risks * Tourist crowds raise prices downtown * Public transit is limited for daily commuting ### Common visa routes * Visa Waiver Program / ESTA * B-1/B-2 visitor visa * H-1B or other employer-sponsored work visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.