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

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Farmington, New Mexico should increase to $105,172 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.

FARMINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Farmington, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 40.2% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $105,172 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Charleston
than in Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington, NM vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Farmington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

65.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

20.3% higher

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Farmington, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Farmington, NM vs. Charleston, SC

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