Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 17.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $117,735 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Aiken
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Carlsbad, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher