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


The cost of living in Newark, California is 77.9% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,402 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Newark
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Newark, CA
Compared to Charleston, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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