Brownsville, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 49.6% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,796 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Charleston
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Brownsville, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.4% higher

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