Charleston, South Carolina vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 83.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $91,530 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Altadena
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to Charleston, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower