What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, Marylandcompared to Alamogordo, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, Maryland copmared to Alamogordo, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Alamogordo, New Mexico should increase to $80,041 in Columbia, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALAMOGORDO vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 60.1% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,041 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Columbia
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo, NM vs. Columbia, MD

Compared to Alamogordo, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

67.3% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

26.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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