Santa Barbara, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 49.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $90,702 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Charleston
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher