Columbia, South Carolina vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 13.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,118 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Columbia, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher