Charleston, South Carolina vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 117.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $141,070 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Charleston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher