Brooklyn, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 40.6% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,724 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Charleston
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Brooklyn, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower