Long Beach, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 31.0% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $48,309 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Long Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher