Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $185,724 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Charleston, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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