Charleston, South Carolina vs. Saranac Lake, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saranac Lake, New York is 20.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,709 in Saranac Lake, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saranac Lake, New York is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Saranac Lake
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Saranac Lake, NY
Compared to Charleston, Saranac Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower