Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Indian Wells, California


The cost of living in Indian Wells, California is 62.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,995 in Indian Wells, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indian Wells, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Indian Wells
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Indian Wells, CA
Compared to Charleston, Indian Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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