Charleston, South Carolina vs. Lamar, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 35.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,429 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lamar
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Lamar, CO
Compared to Charleston, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower