Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs South Lake Tahoe, California


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

You would need a salary of $96,243 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Charleston, South Lake Tahoe 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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