East Lyme, Connecticut vs. Chapin, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapin, South Carolina is 11.6% cheaper than East Lyme, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,215 in Chapin, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapin, South Carolina is cheaper than East Lyme, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Chapin
than in East Lyme, Connecticut
East Lyme, CT vs. Chapin, SC
Compared to East Lyme, Chapin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower