Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,924 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Salem
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Alamogordo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher