Charleston, South Carolina vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 26.0% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,976 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Charleston, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower