Newtown, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.9% cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $40,073 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Charleston
than in Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Newtown, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower