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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 98.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,226 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Santa_Barbara, CA
Compared to Charleston, Santa_Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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