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


The cost of living in Plains, Texas is 33.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,060 in Plains, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Texas is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Plains
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Plains, TX
Compared to Charleston, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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