What is a pro or con of living in California, Marylandcompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in California.

What salary do I need to live in California, Maryland copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $65,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $73,286 in California, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. CALIFORNIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 12.7% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,286 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in California
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. California, MD

Compared to North Charleston, California is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

8.4% higher

Health

15.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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