Taos, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,248 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Charleston
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Taos, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher