Elk Grove, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.7% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $40,132 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Charleston
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Elk Grove, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower