Charleston, South Carolina vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 19.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $261,148 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Charleston, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
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  Personal
  12.0% lower
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