Charleston, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 95.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,858 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in San Jose
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Charleston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher