What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Harlingen, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Harlingen, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Harlingen, Texas should increase to $77,652 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.

HARLINGEN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Harlingen, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 55.3% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,652 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Charleston
than in Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen, TX vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Harlingen, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

261.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

29.1% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

36.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Harlingen, Texas vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harlingen, TX vs. Charleston, SC

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