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

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 55.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $292,491 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Charleston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to San Francisco, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
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  55.0% lower
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  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
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  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
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  Personal
  13.7% lower
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