Lancaster, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $47,739 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lancaster, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower