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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 136.3% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $318,956 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
335% more expensive in San Jose
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs San Jose, CA
Compared to North Charleston, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.3% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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