Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Taft, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taft, California is 17.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $58,796 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
75% more expensive in Taft
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Taft, CA
Compared to Alamogordo, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher