Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Harlingen, Texas


The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,293 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Harlingen, TX
Compared to Charleston, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower

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