Patchogue, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.9% cheaper than Patchogue, New York.

You would need a salary of $133,685 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Patchogue, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Patchogue, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Patchogue, New York
Patchogue, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Patchogue, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower