Old Lyme, Connecticut vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Old Lyme, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $64,588 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Old Lyme, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Charleston
than in Old Lyme, Connecticut
Old Lyme, CT vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Old Lyme, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower