Santa Clara, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 53.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $23,352 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Charleston
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Santa Clara, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower