Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.7% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,845 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Charleston
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Charleston, SC
Compared to San Marcos, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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