Whittier, California vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 26.7% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $36,649 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Charleston
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Whittier, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower