Cost of Living Calculator - Western, New York vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.7% more expensive than Western, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,576 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Western, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Western, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Charleston
than in Western, New York
Western, NY vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Western, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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