Charleston, South Carolina vs. Kirkland, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, New York is 15.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,168 in Kirkland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, New York is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Kirkland, NY
Compared to Charleston, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower