Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Dana Point, California


The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 86.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,891 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Dana Point, CA
Compared to Charleston, Dana Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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