San Mateo, California vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 63.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,235 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North 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
80% cheaper in North Charleston
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to San Mateo, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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