Charleston, South Carolina vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 29.2% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,617 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Charleston, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher