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

Median Home Cost is 150% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $30,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $66,667 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 122.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Charleston, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

335.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

68.1% higher

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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