Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 48.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $111,434 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Charleston
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Alamogordo, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher