Chico, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $76,716 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Chico, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Charleston
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Chico, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher