Dana Point, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 46.4% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $53,613 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Charleston
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Dana Point, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower