What is a pro or con of living in West Haven, Connecticutcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in West Haven.

What salary do I need to live in West Haven, Connecticut copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $48,862 in West Haven, Connecticut (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. WEST HAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 2.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,862 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in West Haven
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. West Haven, CT

Compared to Charleston, West Haven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.4% higher

Commute

14.3% higher

Health

24.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. West Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. West Haven, CT

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