What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Port Chester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Port Chester, New York?

A salary of $150,000 in Port Chester, New York could decrease to $117,559 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT CHESTER vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Chester, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 21.6% cheaper than Port Chester, New York.

You would need a salary of $117,559 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Chester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Port Chester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Charleston
than in Port Chester, New York

Port Chester, NY vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Port Chester, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.7% lower

Commute

7.6% lower

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Chester, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Chester, NY vs. Charleston, SC

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