What is a pro or con of living in Seal Beach, Californiacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in Seal Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Seal Beach, California copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $70,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $117,814 in Seal Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. SEAL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 68.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,814 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seal 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
110% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Seal Beach, CA

Compared to Charleston, Seal Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

216.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

29.2% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Seal Beach, CA

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