What is a pro or con of living in Monterey, Californiacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 275% more expensive in Monterey.

What salary do I need to live in Monterey, California copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $98,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $188,354 in Monterey, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. MONTEREY
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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 92.2% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $188,354 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Monterey
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Monterey, CA

Compared to North Charleston, Monterey is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

92.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

368.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

6.0% higher

Health

48.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Monterey, California

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North Charleston, SC vs. Monterey, CA

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