Charleston, South Carolina vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 151.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $188,798 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Charleston, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower