Sausalito, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 55.3% cheaper than Sausalito, California.

You would need a salary of $22,353 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sausalito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Sausalito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Charleston
than in Sausalito, California
Sausalito, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Sausalito, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower