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


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.5% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $76,109 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Charleston
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Arcata, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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