Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs East Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 68.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $126,026 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Charleston, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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