Cost of Living Calculator - Hempstead, New York vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.6% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,980 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Charleston
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Hempstead, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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