Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 45.4% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $40,971 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Charleston
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Altadena, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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