Charleston, South Carolina vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 34.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,270 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Charleston, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher