Charleston, South Carolina vs. Beacon, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beacon, New York is 15.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,407 in Beacon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beacon, New York is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
113% more expensive in Beacon
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Beacon, NY
Compared to Charleston, Beacon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher