Hermosa Beach, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 63.3% cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $56,882 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hermosa Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Charleston
than in Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Hermosa Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower