Aiken, South Carolina vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 14.4% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $154,137 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Aiken, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower