San Mateo, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 56.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $131,445 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Charleston
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to San Mateo, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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