Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 57.6% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $31,771 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Lafayette, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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