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LOS ANGELES vs. CHARLESTON
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Los Angeles, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is
37.7%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$529,660
in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Los Angeles, Charleston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
54.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.4% higher
Commute
43.1% lower
Health
7.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% lower
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