Pasadena, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 40.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $29,548 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Charleston
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Pasadena, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher