Charleston, South Carolina vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 291.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $312,860 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Charleston, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  291.1% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  748.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher