Charleston, South Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 4.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $21,699 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Modesto
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Charleston, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower