Mountain View, California vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 67.4% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $44,064 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Mountain View, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher