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

Median Home Cost is 201% more expensive in Oakland.

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

A salary of $1 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $2 in Oakland, California (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. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 94.0% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $2 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Oakland
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to North Charleston, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

94.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

330.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% lower

Commute

44.8% higher

Health

20.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.5% higher

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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