What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $147,000 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $193,301 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAS CRUCES vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 31.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $193,301 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Charleston
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Las Cruces, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

27.3% higher

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. Charleston, SC

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