North Charleston, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 168.1% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $201,099 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, 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
355% more expensive in San Francisco
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to North Charleston, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% higher
      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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  712.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher