Columbia, South Carolina vs. Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, New Mexico is 15.0% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,485 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Santa Rosa, NM
Compared to Columbia, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower