What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Burlingame, California?

Median Home Cost is 78% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Burlingame, California?

A salary of $300,000 in Burlingame, California could decrease to $91,908 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGAME vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlingame, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 69.4% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $91,908 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Charleston
than in Burlingame, California

Burlingame, CA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Burlingame, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

69.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

35.9% lower

Health

17.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlingame, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlingame, CA vs. Charleston, SC

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