Redwood City, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 60.4% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $85,070 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Charleston
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Redwood City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower