Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 11.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Charleston, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower