Chula Vista, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 26.5% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $35,301 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charleston
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Chula Vista, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower