Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Cherokee, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cherokee, North Carolina is 10.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,277 in Cherokee, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cherokee, North Carolina is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Cherokee
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Cherokee, NC
Compared to Alamogordo, Cherokee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher