Cost of Living Calculator - Newport, Rhode Island vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $203,793 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Charleston
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Newport, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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