Charleston, South Carolina vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 10.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,639 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Charleston, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower