Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 75.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $24,819 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Charleston
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Stanford, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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