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PALM DESERT vs. CHARLESTON
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Palm Desert, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is
11.1%
cheaper
than Palm Desert, California.
You would need a salary of
$44,453
in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Charleston
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Palm Desert, Charleston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
10.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
25.2% lower
Health
10.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% lower
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