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
      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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower