Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 21.9% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,208 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Charleston, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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