Charleston, South Carolina vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,670 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Charleston, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher