Middletown, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 5.6% cheaper than Middletown, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,206 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Middletown, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Middletown, New York
Middletown, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Middletown, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher