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

Median Home Cost is 444% more expensive in Newport Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Newport Beach, California copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $38,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $122,202 in Newport Beach, 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. NEWPORT BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 221.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,202 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
444% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Newport Beach, CA

Compared to Charleston, Newport Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

221.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

569.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.1% lower

Commute

17.7% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Newport Beach, CA

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