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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 59.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,467 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Poway
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Poway, CA
Compared to Charleston, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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