Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 15.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $164,850 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Columbia
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Carlsbad, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher