Charleston, South Carolina vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 28.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,883 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in McAllen
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Charleston, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower