Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 2.6% cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,072 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Alamogordo, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher