Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.0% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $45,787 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Fountain Valley, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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