Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.1% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,267 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Charleston
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower