What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 402% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $242,555 in Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 223.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $242,555 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Charleston, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

223.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

618.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

47.0% higher

Health

21.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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