Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 49.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,898 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Charleston
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Carlsbad, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% higher
      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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher