Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lafayette, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 136.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,033 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lafayette, CA
Compared to Charleston, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
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  136.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
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  Personal
  5.4% higher
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