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


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 60.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $82,206 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Sunnyvale, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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