Stony Brook, New York vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,565 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Charleston
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony Brook, NY vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Stony Brook, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower