Alpine, Texas vs. Tijeras, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tijeras, New Mexico is 19.0% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,490 in Tijeras, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tijeras, New Mexico is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Tijeras
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Tijeras, NM
Compared to Alpine, Tijeras is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower