Charleston, South Carolina vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 28.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $919,419 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Charleston, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower