Charleston, South Carolina vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 44.9% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,002 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Charleston, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower