Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 0.7% cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,425 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Socorro
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Alamogordo, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower