Charleston, South Carolina vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 41.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,537 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Martinez
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Charleston, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher