New York, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.9% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,125 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Charleston
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to New York, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower