Sonoma, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 35.3% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $69,191 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Sonoma, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower