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

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $102,786 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 20.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $102,786 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Charleston
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Albuquerque, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

20.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Charleston, SC

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