Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 62.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,016 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Goleta
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Charleston, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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