Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 2.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,698 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Charleston, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher