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


The cost of living in South Gate, California is 28.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,162 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in South Gate
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs South Gate, CA
Compared to Charleston, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  72.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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