Cost of Living Calculator - North Charleston, South Carolina vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 44.5% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,379 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, 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
63% more expensive in Palmdale
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to North Charleston, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  106.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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