Mission Viejo, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 35.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $83,915 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Charleston
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Mission Viejo, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower