What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Santa Clarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Santa Clarita, California?

A salary of $190,000 in Santa Clarita, California could decrease to $141,437 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CLARITA vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clarita, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 25.6% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $141,437 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Charleston
than in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita, CA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Santa Clarita, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

24.5% lower

Health

5.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Clarita, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Clarita, CA vs. Charleston, SC

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