What is a pro or con of living in Suffern, New Yorkcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 113% more expensive in Suffern.

What salary do I need to live in Suffern, New York copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $58,379 in Suffern, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. SUFFERN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Suffern, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Suffern, New York is 16.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,379 in Suffern, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Suffern, New York is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
113% more expensive in Suffern
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Suffern, NY

Compared to Charleston, Suffern is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

31.0% higher

Commute

67.0% higher

Health

32.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Suffern, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Suffern, NY

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