Santa Monica, California vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 52.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $177,501 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Santa Monica, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher