Charleston, South Carolina vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 28.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,787 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Farmington
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Charleston, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower