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COSTA MESA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is
38.2%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$62
in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Charleston
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Costa Mesa, Charleston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
38.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
59.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.4% higher
Commute
11.7% lower
Health
3.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.3% lower
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