Fullerton, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.8% cheaper than Fullerton, California.

You would need a salary of $34,594 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fullerton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Fullerton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Fullerton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower