Charleston, South Carolina vs. Merrick, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrick, New York is 46.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $350,601 in Merrick, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrick, New York is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Merrick
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Merrick, NY
Compared to Charleston, Merrick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher