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SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHARLESTON
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San Francisco, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is
55.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$135,000
in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Charleston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to San Francisco, Charleston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
55.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
77.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.2% higher
Commute
40.5% lower
Health
16.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.7% lower
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