Santa Cruz, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 46.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $53,956 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Charleston
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Santa Cruz, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower