Cost comparison calculator

Estimate how your monthly retirement budget changes between any two U.S. cities. Figures are modeled estimates — your local advisor can refine them.

Category
New York
Charleston
Monthly housing
$2,100
$2,148
Healthcare
$750
$660
Taxes
$625
$550
Transportation
$563
$495
Groceries
$625
$550
Utilities
$285
$250
Entertainment
$438
$385
Total / month
$5,386
$5,038
You could save $348/month

Retiring in Charleston, South Carolina vs. New York, New York.

Estimates are modeled from state and city cost data. Enter your own median home price for a closer match — a local specialist can refine the numbers.