Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs St. Helena, California


The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 119.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $219,490 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helena, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in St. Helena
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs St. Helena, CA
Compared to Charleston, St. Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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