Charleston, South Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 101.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $806,557 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Charleston, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.6% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% higher
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  43.7% higher

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