Should I move to Charleston?

Charleston, SC, United States has a cost of living 13.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 86.5). It is ranked #23 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 128.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Charleston?

The cost of living in Charleston is 13.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 86.5). Groceries are 1.6% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 5.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,279 per month. Local purchasing power index is 128.6 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 SC, United States · #23 of 538 cities · 2026

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13.5% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

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-13.5%

vs NYC

EUR 1,279

Affitto stimato a

128.6

Potere d'Acquisto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Charleston

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

86.5 Above average

Affitto

49.9 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

101.6 Expensive

Ristoranti

94.9 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

128.6 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Charleston

1 camera — Centro città EUR 1,279/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 959/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 2,228/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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